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European Union A12/01029/21

DS automobiles DS7 CROSSBACK E-TENSE

2019 · Passenger car · July 16, 2021

The problem

Certain cells of the traction batteries may be missing an anode.This could result in a short circuit and lead to a thermal runaway of the battery, causing it to emit toxic smoke without flame. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Risk

Serious risk · Fire · France

What owners should do

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 01/12/2020 Manufacturer code HKW.

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