EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car CITROEN “C3, DS3” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0653/15
Summary
null The tightening torque of the mounting bolts on the front triangular control arm on the sub-frame could be insufficient. Over time, this could result in the bolts loosening. In the worst-case scenario, this could lead to a loss in driving stability and affect the steering.
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Product
Passenger car — CITROEN
- Brand
- CITROEN
- Name / model
- C3, DS3 · Type: S EC type approval: e2*2007/46*0003*34
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: The vehicles in question were manufactured in 2014.
What is the risk?
- null The tightening torque of the mounting bolts on the front triangular control arm on the sub-frame could be insufficient. Over time, this could result in the bolts loosening. In the worst-case scenario, this could lead to a loss in driving stability and affect the steering.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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