Alert for security failures in some cars

La National Directorate of Consumer Defense, under the Ministry of Internal Trade of the Nation, issued alerts submitted by the Peugeot Citroën Argentina and Ford Argentina companies for failures in vehicles manufactured.

Failure in 2043 Peugeot Expert and Citroën Jumpy units: In Peugeot Expert vehicles (chassis number JA000002 to LA001190) and Citroën Jumpy (chassis number JA000034 to LA001340), an eventual malfunction of the seat belt of the car seat was detected lateral front passenger, which can cause it to detach and not fulfill its function of retaining the passenger.

Those who own these units should direct their vehicle to an Official Dealer for a free intervention on the safety seat belt clasp of the central front seat. To coordinate a shift, communicate by telephone (0810-777-2487 / 7384, Monday through Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.), by email (email protected) or (email protected) or by accessing the website Customer Portal.

Failure in 20,909 Ford Ka and Ecosport units: In Ford Ka year / model 2019 vehicles (chassis from K8249912 to K8371297) and 2020 (L8371298 to L8417204) and EcoSport year / model 2019 (chassis from K8739045 to K8758983) and 2020 (L8759005 A L8797033), it was detected that the reclining mechanism of the backrests of the front seats would have been assembled without one of its three internal locks, which could reduce the clamping force of the backrest.

This would increase the risk of injury to occupants in the event of an eventual collision.

Those who own these units should direct their vehicle to an official dealer for the revision and eventual free replacement of the structure of the backrest of the front seats. To coordinate a shift, contact the Ford Customer Service Center (0800-888-3673, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.).

Consumer Defense offers guidance through its toll-free line: 0800-666-1518, Monday through Friday from 9 to 18.