French Consumer Association Initiates Case Against Stellantis Over Defective Airbags

MT Newswires · 4d ago
09:54 AM EST, 12/03/2025 (MT Newswires) -- French consumer association CLCV launched a class action lawsuit against Stellantis (STLAM.MI, STLAP.PA) over the defective Takata airbags that were installed in its vehicles. CLCV said Wednesday it intends to seek damages for the vehicle owners affected by the carmaker's "late, partial and disorganized recall campaign." The legal action involves several Stellantis brands, including Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Opel, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Lancia. Stellantis did not immediately reply to a request for comment from MT Newswires.