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France Orders Immobilization of Citroën C3 and DS3 Over Takata Airbag Death

This measure stems from a June 11 Reims crash that exposed the explosive risk in aging ammonium nitrate airbags.

Airbags Takata: Pourquoi la victime de l'accident d'airbags à Reims n'avait pas été informée d'immobiliser son véhicule ?
L’affaire des airbags Takata défectueux est l’un des plus gros scandales de l’histoire de l’automobile.
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Overview

  • On June 17, the French transport ministry ordered immobilization of all Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicles fitted with Takata airbags after a June 11 airbag explosion in Reims killed a motorist.
  • Stellantis has rolled out a Europe-wide stop drive campaign for affected models, advising owners to cease use until safe replacements are installed.
  • The recalled airbags use ammonium nitrate propellant that can deteriorate over time and in humid conditions, causing deadly metal shards on deployment.
  • Despite free manufacturer-funded recalls, over 2.3 million vehicles remain in circulation in France with unresolved airbag defects.
  • Consumer group UFC-Que Choisir has filed a complaint against Stellantis for deceptive practices and a national investigation has been opened for involuntary manslaughter.