Citroen recalls C3 Aircross, C3, C4 and C4X cars over fire risk from water getting into the starter alternator
There is too little space (under 10 mm) between the petrol particulate filter tube and the terminal cap of the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator, so in wet conditions water can get in, cause an electric arc and start a fire.
What to do
Measure taken: Recall of the product from end users (economic operator: Manufacturer), in force from 09/03/2026.
Note from Recalled Today: If you own this product, stop using it and contact the seller.
Image: Safety Gate (European Commission)
Image: Safety Gate (European Commission)
Recall details
- Product
- Passenger car
- Company
- Citroen
- Hazard
- 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.
- Class or risk level
- Serious risk
- Notifying country
- France
- Countries that reacted
- Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Poland, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia
- Identifiers
- Alert number: SR/00841/26
- Model or type: C3 Aircross V3 : e2*2018/858*00035*06 e2*2018/858*00035*07 e2*2018/858*00035*08 e2*2018/858*00035*09 e2*2018/858*00035*10 e2*2018/858*00035*11 g11*2018/858*00523*03 g11*2018/858*00523*04, C3 V5 : e2*2018/858*00035*08 e2*2018/858*00035*09…
- Production dates: C3 AIRCROSS V3: 22.02.2024 – 22.12.2025C3 V5: 22.11.2024 - 22.12.2025C4 V3: 04.10.2023 – 12.01.2026C4X: 25.10.2023 – 12.01.2026
- Company recall code: GW6
- Measure in force since
- 09/03/2026
- Published on Safety Gate
- March 19, 2026
- Listed on Recalled Today
- March 19, 2026
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from Safety Gate.
Citroen Passenger car (C3 Aircross V3, C3 V5, C4 V3, C4X)
- Product
- Product: Passenger car Name: C3 Aircross V3, C3 V5, C4 V3, C4X Brand: Citroen Description: Passenger car.C3 V5: VIN: VR7CCHPX8RT150260 - VR7CCHPXXTT018589.C3 AIRCROSS V3: VIN: VR7CGHPY9PT754846 - VR7CGHPYXTT018637.C4 V3: VIN: VR7BAHPYHPE060675 - VR7BAHPY9TE005217.C4X: VIN: VR7BDHPYHPE060725 - VR7BDHPY3TE005267.
- Risk
- Risk type: Fire 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 taken
- Recall of the product from end users (economic operator: Manufacturer), in force from 09/03/2026
- Country of origin
- France
Source: European Commission, Safety Gate (CC BY 4.0); summary edited by Recalled Today CC BY 4.0 · Safety Gate
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