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🧸 Product FR May 8, 2026

citroen — c3 aircross v3, c5 aircross v2 voiture particulière

en raison d'un défaut de l'unité de commande du moteur (onduleur) dans les véhicules équipés d'une transmission à double embrayage électrifiée (e-dct), des résidus de soudure métallique peuvent passer dans l'unité. cela peut provoquer des courts-circuits électriques internes qui...

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
citroen — c3 aircross v3, c5 aircross v2 voiture particulière
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source
A recall is in progress for certain Citroën C3 Aircross V3 and C5 Aircross V2 passenger vehicles. A fault in the engine control unit (inverter) of cars with electrified dual-clutch transmission (e-DCT) may allow metal solder residue to enter the unit. This could cause internal electrical short circuits, leading to continuous power supply, overheating from a stuck relay, and a possible fire.
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May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? This is a safety notice about some Citroën cars. A small part inside the engine control box may have metal bits left over from making it. These bits can cause an electrical short.

What's happening? The short may keep power flowing and make the box overheat. This could start a fire in the car.

Does this affect me? It affects Citroën C3 Aircross V3 and C5 Aircross V2 cars with a special electric gearbox made in France.

What should I do? Take your car to a Citroën dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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citroen
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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · en raison d'un défaut de l'unité de commande du moteur (onduleur) dans les véhicules équipés d'une transmission à double embrayage électrifiée (e-dct), des résidus de soudure métallique peuvent passer dans l'unité. cela peut provoquer des courts-circuits électriques internes qui peuvent entraîner une alimentation électrique continue et une surchauffe due à un relais bloqué, et provoquer un incendie.

First published
May 8, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49786/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
citroen — c3 aircross v3, c5 aircross v2 voiture particulière. A recall is in progress for certain Citroën C3 Aircross V3 and C5 Aircross V2 passenger vehicles. A fault in the engine control unit (inverter) of cars with electrified dual-clutch transmission (e-DCT) may allow metal solder residue to enter the unit. This could cause internal el...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 8, 2026 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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