🧸 Product FR February 16, 2021

citroen — c5 aircross voiture de tourisme

les deux boulons qui fixent l’attelage de la remorque peuvent se casser. par conséquent, la remorque sera détachée, ce qui augmentera le risque d’accident.

The two bolts securing the trailer hitch may break, causing the trailer to detach and increasing the risk of an accident.

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 2038 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

📈 Timeline

120 days in total

May 19, 2026 September 16, 2026

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What is this? This is about a car called the Citroën C5 Aircross. A part that holds a trailer hitch may break.

What's happening? The two bolts that hold the trailer hitch can break. This could let the trailer come loose while driving.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Citroën C5 Aircross, this could affect you.

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

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Brand(s) / product name(s)

citroen

Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · les deux boulons qui fixent l’attelage de la remorque peuvent se casser. par conséquent, la remorque sera détachée, ce qui augmentera le risque d’accident.

First published

February 16, 2021

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/49010/rapex

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📋 Quick facts

Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

First detected by us

May 19, 2026

Agency-reported start

February 16, 2021

Days active

120

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

citroen — c5 aircross voiture de tourisme. The two bolts securing the trailer hitch may break, causing the trailer to detach and increasing the risk of an accident.

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on February 16, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to France.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.

▸ 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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