Just over ten years ago the automotive environment was shaken by Takata affair. In fact, it was 2013 when the Japanese company had to deal with a series of accidents with serious damage to people caused by its airbags, which is why I was forced to recall 3.6 million cars. Not only that: there were other defects in the Takata airbags, so much so that the NHTSA ordered the Japanese company to recall more than 42 million cars from the American market, for what is still the largest recall in the history of the United States. A story that it still carries consequences today.
Recall for Citroen C3 and DS 3
In fact, Stellantis has now asked the owners/owners of the Citroën C3 and DS 3 models produced from 2009 to 2019 which are no longer marketed and which are found in some European areas of the Mediterranean, to stop driving immediately of these vehicles precisely in relation to the numerous Takata airbag recall campaigns implemented starting from 2020. Furthermore, the owners themselves were asked to access to this website or scan the QR code on the letter sent to all interested customers to proceed with a simple verification process to allow the collection of important information that will allow the necessary repair operations to be carried out in the shortest possible time.
Quick check, then…
After carrying out the verification, Stellantis says, customers will be informed of the steps necessary for the verification airbag replacement and, if necessary, on alternative mobility options to meet their individual needs. All of this, explains Stellantis, for free. Once the replacement appointment has been confirmed, owners/owners will be provided with instructions on the recommended procedures for taking the car to authorized workshops. “We are fully aware that customers may currently encounter some difficulties or longer waiting times for the mobility solution – says the group – We apologize for the inconvenience and want to assure you that our technicians are working to resolve these issues as quickly as possible.”
New Takata alarm
The reason for this operation launched by Stellantis? “Some chemicals in the inflators of these Takata airbags they can deteriorate over time, especially if exposed to hot and humid weather conditions – we read in a note signed by Stellantis – In the event of an accident, the airbag may inflate with too much force, causing the device to rupture and potentially causing serious injury or, in the worst case scenario, death. death“.
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