The “Stop Drive” operation has been underway since February for Citroën vehicles targeted by airbag failures in Franche-Comté. Motorists and concessions in the territory therefore had to adapt to a penalizing and disturbing situation for the two parties. Most of the day: our exclusive selection Every day, our editorial staff reserves you the best of… Continue reading Defective airbags: How do Citroën garages organize themselves in Franche-Comté in the face of thousands of motorists impacted?
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Takata airbags. “It’s dangerous but I have no choice!” Despite the risk of fatal accidents, Paulina must ride with her car
Every day, Paulina performs 40 kilometers of road to go to work in Caen. She has just learned, like many motorists, that her DS 3 car has defective Takata airbags. Despite the danger, she must continue to roll with her car because she has an appointment with the mechanic only … mid-April! Most of the… Continue reading Takata airbags. “It’s dangerous but I have no choice!” Despite the risk of fatal accidents, Paulina must ride with her car
Defective airbags: “It’s an operation that lasts 30 minutes”, this Stellantis factory near Metz can replace between 30 and 50 airbags per day
Citroën and DS called this Monday, February 17, 2025 on Monday, 2025 nearly 236,000 owners not to drive as part of the Takata defective airbag scandal. To reduce deadlines, the Stellantis group has mobilized eight of its factories in France including that of Trémery, Moselle. Company From daily life to major challenges, discover the subjects… Continue reading Defective airbags: “It’s an operation that lasts 30 minutes”, this Stellantis factory near Metz can replace between 30 and 50 airbags per day
Defective airbags: 230,000 Citroën vehicles stopped, an ephemeral repair workshop opened in Sochaux
The Citroën group asked more than 230,000 users of C3 and DS 3 models on Monday February 17 to no longer use their vehicle until you replace Takata Airbags, declared dangerous. The brand has contracted its concessions, garages and factories to deal with demand. This is the case in the Doubs. Most of the day:… Continue reading Defective airbags: 230,000 Citroën vehicles stopped, an ephemeral repair workshop opened in Sochaux
“Citroën continues to take the safety of motorists hostage”, according to lawyer for 2,600 complainants of the defective airbag affair
236,000 motorists from the north of France should no longer drive with their C3 or DS3 given the danger of Takata Airbags. This “stop drive” was announced by Citroën in the evening of February 17, 2025. “It is not too early,” reacts the lawyer for 2,600 motorists. Company From daily life to major challenges, discover… Continue reading “Citroën continues to take the safety of motorists hostage”, according to lawyer for 2,600 complainants of the defective airbag affair
Defective Takata Airbags: 250,000 recalled vehicles, what if you are affected in Hauts-de-France?
The Stellantis group, manufacturer of the C3 and DS 3 models of the Citroën and DS brands, advocated on Monday, February 17, the circulation stop of around 250,000 vehicles in the northern half of France. If your car is registered between 2008 and 2013, you are called upon to change your airbag which is defective.… Continue reading Defective Takata Airbags: 250,000 recalled vehicles, what if you are affected in Hauts-de-France?
Stellantis. Cars have a fire risk: here are the models that are the subject of a reminder
A consumer recall was published on January 31, 2025 for a dozen models of hybrid vehicles produced by the manufacturer Stellantis. Among the Peugeot, Opel, Citroën brands, what are the models concerned? We explain to you. Most of the day: our exclusive selection Every day, our editorial staff reserves you the best of the regional info.… Continue reading Stellantis. Cars have a fire risk: here are the models that are the subject of a reminder
“We hope to have a good ending like Puretech”: the victims of the 1.5 BlueHDi engines are formed in association
A Facebook group had already been created to allow victims of BlueHDI 1L5 engines made by Stellantis to meet and share their galleys. Now, unhappy consumers can join the association “Victims Channel 1.5 BlueHDI”, to perhaps finally obtain compensation. Company From daily life to major challenges, discover the subjects that make local society, such as… Continue reading “We hope to have a good ending like Puretech”: the victims of the 1.5 BlueHDi engines are formed in association
Trump increases customs duties, Stellantis plunges on the stock market: are French automotive factories threatened?
On Saturday 1ᵉʳ February, the president of the USA Donald Trump set up a 25 % tax on products imported from Mexico and Canada. After this decision, the car giant Stellantis fell heavily on the stock market. With probable future taxes on European products, are the Stellantis factories of Franche-Comté in danger? Company From daily… Continue reading Trump increases customs duties, Stellantis plunges on the stock market: are French automotive factories threatened?
In pictures. “It’s sad to see that, but it is also the future”: part of the old Stellantis factory of Sochaux almost demolished
Since April 3, 2024, the “PSA Sud” site in Sochaux in the Doubs is being demolished. 42 hectares on which the car production channels were running at full tube in the 80s changed their hands and activities. We explain to you. Most of the day: our exclusive selection Every day, our editorial team reserves the… Continue reading In pictures. “It’s sad to see that, but it is also the future”: part of the old Stellantis factory of Sochaux almost demolished