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🧸 Product RO BG PL October 29, 2021

DACIA — Logan III

Vehicles manufactured in Pitesti plant.

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to a specific software update error that can cause an abrupt reset, the Data Communication Module (DCM) may become damaged. As a result, it will no longer be possible to initiate an emergency call using the eCall system.
Origin
Romania

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1671 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
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about a car called the Dacia Logan III. A mistake in a software update may break a part that makes emergency calls.

What's happening? The broken part means the car’s emergency call system may not work in an accident.

Does this affect me? This affects Dacia Logan III cars in Romania, Bulgaria, and Poland.

What should I do? Take your car to a Dacia dealer to fix the software. Ask your dealer or a mechanic if you are unsure.

🤖 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)
DACIA
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a specific software update error that can cause an abrupt reset, the Data Communication Module (DCM) may become damaged. As a result, it will no longer be possible to initiate an emergency call using the eCall system. · Origin: Romania

First published
October 29, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004553

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
DACIA — Logan III. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a specific software update error that can cause an abrupt reset, the Data Communication Module (DCM) may become damaged. As a result, it will no longer be possible to initiate an emergency call...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 29, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Romania, Bulgaria, and Poland.
▸ 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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