If you’ve been told not to drive your Citroën because of a dangerous airbag fault, you may be entitled to compensation.
With over 120,000 UK vehicles affected and drivers left stranded without support, legal action could soon follow. Group litigation lawyers say affected motorists could have a strong case against car giant Stellantis, the company behind Citroën.
What’s the issue?
Stellantis recently issued a rare “stop-drive” instruction for Citroën C3 and DS3 models fitted with Takata airbags, manufactured between 2009 and 2019. These airbags are at risk of exploding due to unstable chemicals, sending metal fragments into the cabin. Several global deaths have already been linked to this defect, including a recent fatality in France.
Many UK drivers have only just found out their cars are effectively unusable, and they’ve been given little support since.
“We’ve been left in limbo”
According to lawyers, many affected drivers have been told their car insurance is invalid if they continue to drive, while others have faced charges just to have their vehicle collected for repair.
Some drivers have no idea when their car will be fixed. Replacement airbags are in short supply, and garages are reportedly overwhelmed. For people who rely on their cars for work, care, or daily life, the disruption has been severe.
At the very least, these lawyers believe that affected owners should be compensated for the inconvenience and out-of-pocket expenses they’ve faced.
Could legal action be next?
Yes, and soon. At least one UK law firm is now investigating a potential group action over the Citroën airbag recall.
They argue that Stellantis and Citroën knew, or should have known, about these risks for years, but failed to act sooner. If proven, that could open the door for thousands of affected drivers to claim financial redress.
More recalls could follow
Takata airbags weren’t only used in Citroën cars. Other manufacturers may also be affected, and lawyers warn that additional recalls may be on the horizon.
At Join the Claim, we’re tracking the Citroën airbag case closely. If you’ve been affected by the Citroën recall, register your interest today.
We’ll keep you up to speed, and connect you with law firms who are ready to act on your behalf.
