Recalled from consumers
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 24 Mar 2026
SR/00905/26
CITROEN passenger car recalled over fire risk
EU authorities recalled this product (CITROEN passenger car) after it was found to pose a fire and injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Passenger car. C3 V5: VIN : VR7CBZYA7RT176772 - VR7CCHPVXTT000267. C3 AIRCROSS V3: VIN : VR7CGHPV5RT163339 - VR7CGHPY5TT000241.
- Brand
- CITROEN
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- C3 AIRCROSS V3 : 24.02.2025 - 21.05.2025, C3 V5: 21.02.2025 - 21.05.2025
- Made in
- France
- Category
- Motor vehicles
Why it's dangerous
FireInjuries
The electric power steering harness being routed between two screws, and slight vibrations may cause damage during steering operations. This may cause a short circuit, leading to a loss of power steering assistance and/or a fire in the passenger compartment.
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00905/26
View official notice ↗
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