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Passenger car — recall

Name: Passenger car
Brand: Citroen

Automotive · European Union · 2026-05-08

Origin: France

Citroen passenger car engine control unit defect, metal soldering particles may cause short circuit

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-08
Country of origin	France
Manufacturer	CITROEN
Models affected	C3 Aircross V3, C5 Aircross V2
Defect	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.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/01382/26
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	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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