DS — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2025-04-22

DS auto: Rear suspension link rod bush fitting strength insufficient due to inappropriate design

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-22
Manufacturer	Stellantis Japan Inc.
Models affected	DS 7 Crossback E-TENSE
Units affected	98
Defect	In the rear suspension link rod, due to inappropriate design standards, the fitting strength of the bush is insufficient. As a result, during use, the bush fitting may loosen, causing abnormal noise, and if use continues, in the worst case, the bush may separate from the rod, making it impossible to maintain proper rear suspension alignment and potentially impairing driving stability.
Recall number	外-3988
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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