Motoring experts at Blackcircles have warned Citroen drivers to stop driving immediately if they receive a stop drive letter.
Another 10,000 UK motorists are due to be affected by Citroen’s extended ‘stop drive’ notice.
The French car manufacturer has issued an updated communication regarding the urgent stop drive recall affecting certain C3, C4, DS3, DS4, and DS5 models due to a fault with the airbag system.
This recall affects the following models:
- Second-generation Citroën C3 manufactured between 2009 and 2016
- Citroën DS 3 manufactured between 2009 and 2016
- DS Automobiles DS 3 manufactured between 2016 and 2019
- Citroën C4 manufactured between 2010 and 2018
- Citroën DS4 manufactured between 2010 and 2018
- Citroën DS5 manufactured between 2010 and 2018
Jay Kennedy, Content Specialist at Blackcircles, explains what a stop drive recall is: “A stop drive recall is a type of safety recall issued when a vehicle is found to have a defect that poses a significant safety risk, requiring owners to stop driving it immediately. This could be due to a fault from the vehicle manufacturer, a component supplier, or an issue discovered during routine inspections or consumer reports. These defects are usually severe, affecting critical systems like brakes, steering, or airbags, and could lead to serious injury or accidents if the vehicle continues to be driven.
“Stop-drive recalls are not just recommendations; they are urgent directives. The vehicle should not be driven under any circumstances until it has been repaired, even if it appears to be functioning normally.
“Stop-drive recalls aren’t just routine warnings – they signal a serious safety risk that must be addressed immediately. If you receive a stop drive recall, you should contact your local dealership or manufacturer promptly and schedule a repair. You should also contact your insurance company and follow their instructions.”
“Driving a stop drive safety received car is extremely dangerous, and can cost you up to £2,500 in fines. The DVSA enforces the rule, and drivers can also receive three points on their license and a driving ban depending on the severity of the offence.”
