Takata airbag has killed again, this time a woman in an older Citroën (week 25/25)

24/06/2025

This week’s recalls:
– Citroen – Takata airbags
– Jeep, Dodge – fuel pump
– Ford – rear view camera

Overview of the recalls in the 25th week of 2025

On Friday, Citroën issued a press release urging owners of older Citroën C3 and DS3 models to stop using their vehicles immediately – see below for details.

BMW, Dodge, Ford, Jeep and Mercedes-Benz are recalling via the German KBA.

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Takata airbag has killed again

The fatal accident of a 37-year-old female driver in Reims, France, has triggered another round of recalls due to Takata airbags. On Friday afternoon, the Stellantis Group issued a press release calling on all owners of Citroën C3 and DS3 models from 2014 to 2019 to stop using their vehicles. At least until their airbags have been checked and, if necessary, replaced. All affected customers will be notified by letter, Stellantis states. Owners can also check if their vehicle is affected and what actions are advised by using the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) check tool on the following Citroën regional websites:

The Takata airbag case is the largest recall in automotive history and has been ongoing for over 15 years. The problem lies in the use of cheap ammonium nitrate, which is sensitive to moisture and temperature fluctuations. When an airbag fitted with this material is activated, it can explode upon inflation, tearing the metal casing and shooting sharp fragments into the car’s interior, as was the case in the last tragic incident.

These airbags have been installed in over 100 million vehicles worldwide and have led to at least 30 deaths and hundreds of serious injuries, often in accidents that would otherwise have been trivial. The scandal continues, with recalls still ongoing in 2025, and some cars with dangerous airbags still on the road. This is one of the reasons why we write about this topic so often – see the links below:

Do not underestimate the importance of recalls. They are only announced in the most serious cases that threaten the health, life or safety of drivers, crew members and other road users. Find out which other models are being recalled due to airbag issues, or search for your car by make and model. If you find your car, contact your nearest authorised workshop immediately.

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