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🧸 Product DE DK FR PL SI March 24, 2023

DS — DS 7

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire, Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Incorrect torque on various mechanical and electrical connections may lead to loss of control of the vehicle or propulsion failure, increasing the risk of an accident or fire.
Origin
France

⚖️ 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 1270 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 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? A car maker has found that some cars may have bolts or wires that were not tightened correctly. This could make the car lose power or catch fire.

What's happening? The company is recalling certain cars to check and fix the bolts and wires. This is to stop accidents or fires from happening.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these cars in Germany, Denmark, France, Poland, or Slovenia, your car might be part of this recall.

What should I do? Call your dealer or a garage right away to see if your car needs fixing. Ask your dealer what to do next.

🤖 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: Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Incorrect torque on various mechanical and electrical connections may lead to loss of control of the vehicle or propulsion failure, increasing the risk of an accident or fire. · Origin: France

First published
March 24, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008179

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What is this product recall alert about?
DS — DS 7. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire, Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Incorrect torque on various mechanical and electrical connections may lead to loss of control of the vehicle or propulsion failure, increasing the risk of an accident or fire. · Origin: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 24, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Denmark, France, Poland, and Slovenia.
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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