Thousands of motorists hit with do not drive' order for popular car
Briefly

A significant recall was announced for Citroen and DS vehicles due to a fault in the airbag system, affecting 120,000 owners. Stellantis initiated a stop-drive order, recalling vehicles for repairs in stages to manage the volume of recalls. The Citroen C3 models from 2009 to 2016 are among those impacted. The airbag inflators from Takata, which are involved in the recall, have a history of issues due to chemical deterioration. Repairs are expected to be quick but many drivers face ongoing delays.
Around 120,000 vehicle owners have been forced off the roads as Citroen and DS cars have been flagged unsafe due to an airbag system fault.
Due to a fault with the airbag system, Stellantis issued a stop-drive action for affected vehicles, recalling them for repair in stages.
Thousands of drivers are stuck waiting for repairs, unable to use their vehicles, as the popular Citroen C3 models manufactured between 2009 and 2016 are recalled.
Takata’s airbag inflators, recalled globally, can deteriorate over time, leading to improper airbag deployment, which raises safety concerns.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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