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Excessive nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions with 135,000 Citroën, DS, Opel and Peugeot vehicles (week 48/23)

05/12/2023

This week’s recalls:
– Citroen C3 and C5 Aircross – NOx emissions
– DS3 Crossback and DS4 – NOx emissions
– Opel Astra, Grandland and Mokka – NOx emissions
– Peugeot 208, 308, 3008 and 5008 – NOx emissions

Overview of the recalls in 48th week of 2023

Six recalls for 16 models of seven carmakers were issued via Rapex in the 48th week of 2023. Another seven recalls for seven models were announced by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

Citroën, DS, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Peugeot, Tesla and Volvo have one each in Rapex this week.

Cadillac, Jeep, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Peugeot and Toyota are also recalling through the KBA.

Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.

Stellantis: Excessive emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx)

Due to an error in the specific calibration software of the electronic engine control unit (ECU), an incorrect value may be given when the data are processed by the vehicle. This may result in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions that are above the regulatory limits. The recall applies to 134,722 vehicles in the Citroen C3, Citroen C5 Aircross, DS DS3 Crossback, DS DS4, Opel Astra, Opel Grandland, Opel Mokka, Peugeot 208, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 308, and Peugeot 5008 model ranges produced in 2022 and 2023. The exact production dates are listed in the recall details for each model.

Brake fluid on Tesla and windows on Mercedes

Due to a software error, the control unit may not detect when the brake fluid level is low on almost 74,000 Tesla Model X electric cars built between February 2021 and September 2023. Nearly two hundred Mercedes C-Class, EQE and GLC cars that rolled off the production line between September 12 and 25, 2023, may have improperly attached front, rear and side windows. These can fall out, and if the windscreen comes loose, the front airbag may not have the necessary support, increasing the risk of injury.

Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 48th week of 2023

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Citroen C3 (2022 – 2023)	The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits.
Citroen C5 Aircross (2022 – 2023)	The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits.
DS3 Crossback (2022 – 2023)	The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits.
DS4 (2022 – 2023)	The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2023)	The windows may not be properly attached and can fall out.
Mercedes-Benz EQE (2023)	The windows may not be properly attached and can fall out.
Mercedes-Benz GLC (2023)	The windows may not be properly attached and can fall out.
Opel Astra (2022 – 2023)	The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits.
Opel Grandland (2022 – 2023)	The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits.
Opel Mokka (2023)	The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits.
Peugeot 208 (2022 – 2023)	The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits.
Peugeot 308 (2022 – 2023)	The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits.
Peugeot 3008 (2022 – 2023)	The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits.
Peugeot 5008 (2022 – 2023)	The nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits.
Tesla Model X (2021 – 2023)	Due to a software error, the control unit may not detect when the brake fluid level is low.
Volvo S60 (2019 – 2023)	An insufficient torque might have been applied to the front passenger airbag fixings.

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What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact an dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.

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