DS automobiles recalls DS3 Crossback passenger cars over fire risk from parts touching
There is too little space between the petrol particulate filter tube and the cap on the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator, so in wet conditions water can get in, cause an electric arc and overheating, and a fire.
What to do
Measure taken: Recall of the product from end users (economic operator: Manufacturer), in force from 09/03/2026.
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Image: Safety Gate (European Commission)
Recall details
- Product
- Passenger car
- Company
- DS automobiles
- 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
- Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovakia
- Identifiers
- Alert number: SR/00843/26
- Model or type: e2*2007/46*0639*31 e2*2007/46*0639*32 e2*2007/46*0639*33 e2*2007/46*0639*34 e2*2007/46*0639*35 e2*2007/46*0639*36 e2*2007/46*0639*37 e2*2007/46*0639*38 e2*2007/46*0639*39, g11*2018/858*00660*02 g11*2018/858*00660*03
- Production dates: 01.02.2024 - 13.01.2026
- Company recall code: GW6
- Measure in force since
- 09/03/2026
- Published on Safety Gate
- March 25, 2026
- Listed on Recalled Today
- March 25, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from Safety Gate.
DS automobiles Passenger car (DS3 Crossback)
- Product
- Product: Passenger car Name: DS3 Crossback Brand: DS automobiles Description: Passenger car. VIN range: VR1URHPY5PW134768 to VR1URHPY7VW000008
- 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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