Passenger car

What is the danger

Due to an error in the specific calibration software of the electronic engine control unit (ECU), an incorrect value may be given when the data are processed by the vehicle. This may result in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions that are above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the environment.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 7 November 2023

Product

Description

Electronic engine control unit (ECU)

Brand

CITROENDSOpelPeugeot

Model / type

208 : e2*2007/46*0639*19 - 253008 : e2*2007/46*0534*23 - 27308 : e2*2007/46*0628*21 - 255008 : e2*2007/46*0534*24 - 27Astra-L : e2*2007/46*0628*21 - 25C3 : e2*2007/46*0003*70 - 72 / e2*2007/46*0060*36 - 38C5 aircross : e2*2007/46*0642*17 - 22DS3 CROSSBACK : e2*2007/46*0639*19 - 26DS4 : e2*2007/46*0628*20 - 25Grandland X : e2*2007/46*0597*25 - 29Mokka : e2*2007/46*0639*23 - 26

Barcode

CITROEN & DS : JZCOPEL : KIVPEUGEOT : MKS

Batch

208: 6.5.2022 - 3.7.20233008: 5.4.2022 - 1.9.2023308: 10.5.2022 - 3.7.20235008: 13.4.2022 - 6.9.2023Astra-L: 19.7.2022 - 11.7.2023C3: 28.3.2022 - 3.7.2023C5 aircross: 3.10.2022 - 13.9.2023DS3 crossback: 26.1.2022 - 1.9.2023DS4: 12.7.2022 - 3.7.2023Grandland X: 26.9.2022 - 2.9.2023Mokka: 5.1.2023 - 6.9.2023