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🧸 Product FR BG DE DK FI GR HR IE IS THE NETHERLANDS PL PT SE SI SK October 6, 2017

Dacia — Duster

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The car horn system does not match the vehicle's electrical system. As a consequence, the horn may stop working and the driver's airbag may malfunction.
Origin
Romania
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 3263 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.
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is about a car called the Dacia Duster. The car’s horn and airbag may not work right.

What's happening? The horn might stop working. The airbag might also not work when it should.

Does this affect me? This affects people who own or drive a Dacia Duster in certain countries.

What should I do? Take your car to a repair shop 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The car horn system does not match the vehicle's electrical system. As a consequence, the horn may stop working and the driver's airbag may malfunction. · Origin: Romania

First published
October 6, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/279907

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What is this product recall alert about?
Dacia — Duster. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The car horn system does not match the vehicle's electrical system. As a consequence, the horn may stop working and the driver's airbag may malfunction. · Origin: Romania
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 6, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Bulgaria, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Croatia, Ireland, Iceland, THE NETHERLANDS, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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 ec.europa.eu.

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