Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat… A serious defect detected – many motorists must quickly notify their mechanic

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Peugeot Citroen Fiat A serious defect detected many motorists

Several major brand car models are being recalled due to a serious steering problem.

All motorists fear it. However, car recalls are commonplace in the automotive world. Recently, the old Takata airbag brand, which notably equipped Citroën for many years, and Peugeot’s 1.2 PureTech engines have attracted a lot of attention and forced many car owners to go to the garage. Unfortunately, others are affected by a new recall published on September 27 on the government website Rappel Consommateurs. And it once again concerns the Stellantis group.

This time, several manufacturers from the Franco-Italian-American company are targeted. Peugeot, Opel, Fiat, Citroën, so many brands caught up for a problem linked to the steering of the vehicle. Rappel Conso explains that “a crack located inside the electric power steering motor of the steering rack can cause plastic parts to detach from the worm wheel. This can lead to steering lock, which increases the risk of accidents and injuries.” Which models are affected by this manufacturing defect?

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The best-selling car in France to begin with: the second generation Peugeot 208. But also the Opel Corsa and Mokka, the Fiat 600 as well as the Citroën DS3 Crossback. If you own one of these models, you may not have planned to do this, but you may well have to return your vehicle to the dealership quickly. To find out, here are the manufacturing dates of these problematic cars which have in common that they recently left the factories.

  • between April 12 and June 5, 2024 for the Peugeot 208
  • between April 9 and May 18, 2024 for the Opel Corsa and Mokka
  • between April 5 and May 9, 2024 for the Fiat 600
  • between April 9 and May 17, 2024 for the DS3 Crossback

If you have recently purchased these new vehicles, it is strongly recommended that you contact your dealer quickly to arrange an appointment with the mechanic. Repairing the steering of your car will be the responsibility of the manufacturer. So it won’t cost you anything, at least only a little of your time, but safety must come first.

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