KNOWN FAULT · Citroën · Opel

Brake pedal box and power-steering harness on the ë-C3 and Frontera

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Engine / equipment: Citroën C3 and ë-C3 (fourth generation), C3 Aircross and Opel Frontera (Smart Car platform)
Period mentioned: 2024–2025
Symptoms: Loss of braking (right-hand-drive cars); loss of power steering and fire risk from a harness short circuit.
Possible cause described: In 2024 Stellantis issued a stop-drive order for some right-hand-drive C3 and ë-C3 cars because the pedal box might not meet specification (Fronteras were fixed before delivery). In 2025 the KBA published the recall of about 68,137 C3, C3 Aircross and Frontera cars because the power-steering harness can be damaged and short-circuit: it is rerouted and protected.
Check for the garage: Check by VIN at the dealer that the campaign has been done.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

Anonymous answer, no personal data.

How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free under the recall.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Check by VIN at the dealer that the campaign has been done.

What are the symptoms?

Loss of braking (right-hand-drive cars); loss of power steering and fire risk from a harness short circuit.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Citroën, Opel
Engine / equipment: Citroën C3 and ë-C3 (fourth generation), C3 Aircross and Opel Frontera (Smart Car platform)
Period mentioned: 2024–2025

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