Citroen and DS: Cracks in the particle filter

Worldwide, 46,407 Citroën C4 (pictured) and C5 with 2.0 L diesel engines produced between 2017 and 2022 will have to go back to the workshop. At DS, the DS7 Crossback models are affected, with 46,339 vehicles produced between 2012 and 2022. The reason for the measure is overheating, which can lead to cracks in the particle filter. As a result, the exhaust emissions cannot be complied with. In Germany, 5,278 Citroën and 6,310 DS are affected by the recall.

The particle filters will be checked in the workshop and, if necessary, replaced in order to prevent possible cracking of the particulate filter. The KBA is investigating the action under reference numbers “012398” and “011981”, while the internal code is “JCE” for Citroën and “JCB” for DS.

Recall details

Make:	Citroën, DS
Model:	C4, C5, DS7
Year of manufacture:	Citroen 2017 – 2022, DS 2012 – 2022
Production:	2012 – 2022
Extent:	Citroen 46,407, DS 46,339
Code:	JCE, JCB

Source: KBA 011981 KBA 011979

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