These airbags, implicated in several accidents, present a risk of untimely triggering with the projection of metal parts, due to the deterioration of certain chemical components under the effect of heat and humidity.
Although the campaign has already treated 84% of affected vehicles, Stellantis strongly encourages owners who have not yet done so to check if their car is affected. To do this, simply go to the Citroën or DS Automobiles websites and enter the vehicle’s serial number, reports Franceinfo.
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If the vehicle is affected, owners should contact dealers of both brands as quickly as possible. The intervention, which consists of replacing the defective airbag, is free and lasts less than two hours.
This reminder comes while an investigation is still underway in Reunion following the death of a 39-year-old woman in September 2021, potentially linked to the explosion of a Takata airbag. Stellantis is facing criticism regarding its management of this matter and its late consideration of the dangerousness of these airbags.
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