PRA number
2018/16878
Campaign number
GHM
Published date
Product description
Citroën C3 (A5 Series)
MY2009-2014
Driver's & passenger's airbag
Citroën C4 (B7 Series)
MY2010-2015
Driver's airbag
Citroën DS3
MY2009-2016
Driver's & passenger's airbag
Citroën DS4
MY2011-2015
Driver's airbag
Citroën DS5
MY2011-2015
Driver's airbag
Affected vehicles were imported and distributed in Australia by Sime Darby Motors and Ateco Automotive between 2009 and 2016.
MY2009-2014
Driver's & passenger's airbag
Citroën C4 (B7 Series)
MY2010-2015
Driver's airbag
Citroën DS3
MY2009-2016
Driver's & passenger's airbag
Citroën DS4
MY2011-2015
Driver's airbag
Citroën DS5
MY2011-2015
Driver's airbag
Affected vehicles were imported and distributed in Australia by Sime Darby Motors and Ateco Automotive between 2009 and 2016.
Reasons the product is recalled
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
The hazards to consumers
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
What consumers should do
Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Citroën dealership or Citroën Australia head office directly via the website at http://www.citroen.com.au/takata-recall-information/ or at recall@citroen.com.au to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge.
Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use Citroën Australia's VIN look-up tool at http://www.citroen.com.au/takata-recall-information/ or contact Citroën Australia on 1300 783 994 or contact their preferred dealer.
Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.
Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall
Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use Citroën Australia's VIN look-up tool at http://www.citroen.com.au/takata-recall-information/ or contact Citroën Australia on 1300 783 994 or contact their preferred dealer.
Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published.
Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall
Supplier
Authorised Representative of Traders: Inchcape European Automotive Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product
National Citroën Dealer Network
Sime Darby Motors
Ateco Automotive
Sime Darby Motors
Ateco Automotive
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
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Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
