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DS AUTOMOBILES DS3 CROSSBACK, DS7 CROSSBACK — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2025-07-03

DS Automobiles DS3/DS7 CROSSBACK camshaft drive chain may wear prematurely, causing noise or breakage

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-07-03
Manufacturer	DS AUTOMOBILES
Models affected	DS3 CROSSBACK, DS7 CROSSBACK
Units affected	491
Defect	Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
Remedy	Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.
Recall number	R/2025/248
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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