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🧸 Product FR May 28, 2021

siarr/westfalia- automotive — p84 (peugeot 3008), c84 (citroen c5 aircross), p1uo (opel grandland) système de remorquage

une soudure du système d’attelage de la remorque peut être défectueuse et pourrait se briser. par conséquent, la remorque peut, par inadvertance, se détacher du véhicule, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.

A towing system weld may be faulty and could break, causing the trailer to detach accidentally and increasing the risk of an accident.
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116 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? This is about a towing system made by siarr/westfalia-automotive. A weak weld in the trailer hitch might break.

What's happening? The weak weld could let the trailer come loose while driving. This raises the chance of an accident.

Does this affect me? It affects owners of Peugeot 3008, Citroën C5 Aircross, or Opel Grandland with this towing system in France.

What should I do? Stop using the hitch and ask your dealer or a mechanic to check it. Talk to your mechanic before driving again.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · une soudure du système d’attelage de la remorque peut être défectueuse et pourrait se briser. par conséquent, la remorque peut, par inadvertance, se détacher du véhicule, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident.

First published
May 28, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48673/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
siarr/westfalia- automotive — p84 (peugeot 3008), c84 (citroen c5 aircross), p1uo (opel grandland) système de remorquage. A towing system weld may be faulty and could break, causing the trailer to detach accidentally and increasing the risk of an accident.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 28, 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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