CITROEN — C3 Aircross V3, C5 Aircross V2
Passenger car. VIN: VR7KAHPY8TL023431 - VR7KAHPY8TL023896, VR7CGHPY5TT083038 - VR7CGHPY6TT083646.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Fire
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Hazard
- Due to a defect in the engine control unit (inverter) in vehicles equipped with electrified dual-clutch transmission (e-DCT), metal soldering residues may pass into the unit. This can cause internal electric short circuits which, can lead to continuous power supply and overheating due to a blocked relay, and cause a fire.
- Origin
- France
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? Some Citroën cars with an electric gearbox may have a small metal piece inside the control box. This piece can cause a short circuit.
What's happening? The metal piece might touch wires inside the box. This could start a fire in the car.
Does this affect me? If you own a Citroën C3 Aircross V3 or C5 Aircross V2 with an electric gearbox, your car may be at risk.
What should I do? Take your car to a Citroën dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a defect in the engine control unit (inverter) in vehicles equipped with electrified dual-clutch transmission (e-DCT), metal soldering residues may pass into the unit. This can cause internal electric short circuits which, can lead to continuous power supply and overheating due to a blocked relay, and cause a fire. · Origin: France
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