EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car DS automobiles “DS4 V2, DS7 Crossback” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00971/26
Summary
The DV5R engine may experience a loss of power due to slippage of the water pump pulley. This slippage can cause misalignment of the timing belt, potentially resulting in engine shutdown. The sprocket of the water pump pulley may detach from the shaft, which can lead to the loss of parts on the road and increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and…
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Product
Passenger car — DS automobiles
- Brand
- DS automobiles
- Name / model
- DS4 V2, DS7 Crossback · DS4 V2 e2*2007/46*0628*38 e2*2007/46*0628*39 g11*2018/858*00753*04, DS7 CROSSBACK e2*2007/46*0601*29
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.DS4 V2 : VIN: VR1FCYHZ1S1061302 - VR1FCYHZ9T1011328DS7 CROSSBACK: VIN: VR1JCYHZ7SY603827 - VR1JCYHZXTY518899
- Production dates: DS4 V2 : 05.12.2025 - 27.02.2026DS7 CROSSBACK: 19.10.2025 - 05.02.2026
What is the risk?
- The DV5R engine may experience a loss of power due to slippage of the water pump pulley. This slippage can cause misalignment of the timing belt, potentially resulting in engine shutdown. The sprocket of the water pump pulley may detach from the shaft, which can lead to the loss of parts on the road and increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 11/03/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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