Along with the 11,409 Citroen C3 and DS3, a further 3,026 automobiles are being recalled in Greece because of Takata airbags. The precise recall applies to fashions produced between 2009 and 2017.
In affected autos, of a restricted interval of manufacturing, in line with the producer, the chemical parts of the pyroclastic activation mechanisms within the airbags in query might deteriorate over time, and particularly when they’re uncovered to sure weather conditions (temperature excessive and elevated humidity). inflicting gasoline manufacturing sooner than anticipated.
Subsequently, within the occasion of a collision/accident, the passengers are uncovered to the chance of the airbag deploying with an excessive amount of pressure, and due to this fact throwing metallic elements of the detonators into the passenger compartment. Doing so is more likely to lead to critical damage and/or, within the worst case, dying.
Thus far, in Greece, no case of an accident, associated to this particular concern, has been reported. The house owners of the autos involved can be knowledgeable in writing, by registered letter, to come back, after a phone appointment, to the closest Associate of the Citroen and DS Licensed Repairer Community all through Greece, so as, and with none monetary burden , have. the airbags as a substitute.
For additional data and/or clarification, events are requested to contact the Citroen/DS Licensed Supplier Community and/or Licensed Repairers in addition to the Buyer Service Name Heart at 210 6700150 and 210 6700450, opening hours 09.00 – 17.00 every single day or/. and on the e-mail addresses: [email protected] the [email protected].