DS automobiles – Passenger car
Name: DS3 Crossback
Category: 10
Date: 2026-03-27
Product Category: Motor vehicles
Risk Type: Fire
Danger: There is insufficient clearance (< 10 mm), between the tube of the petrol particulate filter and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator. In wet conditions, the insufficient clearance and contact between these components can lead to water infiltration, causing an electric arc which may trigger a thermal event, such as overheating. There is a risk of fire. 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: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 09/03/2026
Description: Passenger car. VIN range: VR1URHPY5PW134768 to VR1URHPY7VW000008
Notifying Country: France
Country of Origin: France
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk
