‘I’ve been surviving on handouts’: Chaos as 120,000 UK drivers left stranded by ‘do not drive’ cars
Around 120,000 vehicle owners forced off the roads by recall
- Hundreds of thousands of UK drivers are affected by a nationwide 'do not drive' recall issued by Stellantis for around 120,000 Citroen and DS models due to faulty Takata airbags.
- Owners are left stranded without transport, unable to drive or sell their vehicles, with repair backlogs extending into next year and no compensation offered by Stellantis.
- Consumer rights group Which? has urged Stellantis to provide urgent fixes, offer appropriate compensation, improve its helpline, and provide clearer instructions to garages.
- Affected motorists, including those with critical medical needs or pre-booked travel, face significant financial and logistical burdens, with some forced to buy new cars.
- Stellantis states its focus is on swift airbag replacement, with the Peugeot network now assisting, while the DVSA supports the recall and advises owners to check their vehicles.