Ds Automobiles Ds3 Crossback: Ds Automobiles Dv5r Engines Camshaft Chain
Recall Summary DS Automobiles is recalling 1,473 DS3 Crossback and DS7 Crossback vehicles with DV5R engines because the camshaft drive chain may wear prematurely, potentially causing abnormal engine noise or chain failure. The manufacturer will address this through a software update to improve oil pressure, engine inspection, and either chain replacement or an oil change with higher viscosity and anti-wear additives as needed. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- DS AUTOMOBILES
- Product
- Vehicles: DS AUTOMOBILES DS3 CROSSBACK, DS AUTOMOBILES DS7 CROSSBACK. Units affected: 1,473
- Reason
- Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case. Remedy: Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2025-07-03
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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