The electrodes of the traction batteries may be incorrectly aligned. Moreover, certain cells of the traction batteries may be missing an anode. This could result in a short circuit between the electrodes and lead to a thermal runaway of the battery, causing it to emit toxic smoke without flame.
The DS7 Crossback E-Tense vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 9 October and 12 December 2019.
DS recall code: HJW, HKW
Affected models: Crossback E-Tense
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): n/a
Source: Rapex Alert 28/2021 A12/01031/21
Source: Rapex Alert 28/2021 A12/01029/21