Passenger car

What is the danger

Due to a defect in the engine control unit (inverter) in vehicles equipped with electrified dual-clutch transmission (e-DCT), metal soldering residues may pass into the unit. This can cause internal electric short circuits which, can lead to continuous power supply and overheating due to a blocked relay, and cause a fire.

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: 27 April 2026

Product

Description

Passenger car. VIN: VR7KAHPY8TL023431 - VR7KAHPY8TL023896, VR7CGHPY5TT083038 - VR7CGHPY6TT083646.

Brand

CITROEN

Model / type

e2*2018/858*00035*11e2*2018/858*00064*13 g11*2018/858*00524*07

Barcode

GZ3

Batch

C3 AIRCROSS V3: 19/03/2026 - 20/03/2026C5 AIRCROSS V2: 20/03/2026