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France Immobilizes Citroën C3 and DS3 After Fatal Takata Airbag Explosion

Covering all C3 and DS3 models requiring replacement, it follows Citroën’s decision to extend its recall to 441,000 vehicles across Europe

Aujourd’hui, les propriétaires de ces voitures semblent démunis, essaient de trouver des informations sur des forums de discussions et sur les réseaux sociaux, lançant également des procédures collectives pour être dédommagés.
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Reims: une femme décède dans un accident de la route suite à l'explosion de son airbag
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Overview

  • On June 11 in Reims a 37-year-old woman was killed and her 14-year-old daughter injured when a Takata airbag exploded in their 2014 Citroën C3
  • Prosecutor François Schneider confirmed that degradation of the airbag’s gas propellant led to metal fragments being propelled into the cabin, causing fatal injuries
  • Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot mandated on June 17 the immediate immobilization of all Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicles requiring airbag replacement
  • Citroën director Xavier Chardon announced a Europe-wide “stop drive” recall for 441,000 C3 and DS3 units and urged owners to book urgent airbag repairs
  • Since 2014 the Takata defect has been linked to millions of vehicles recalled globally and at least 14 deaths in France