The French government platform for reporting product alerts and recalls has issued a recall for these cars as they could emit gas emissions in excess of regulatory limits.

In particular they could emit too much nitrogen oxide.

The vehicles concerned include DS, Citroën, Peugeot and Opel.

Models being recalled are:

• Citroën C3
• Citroën C5 Aircross.
• Peugeot 3008 II.
• Peugeot 5008 II.
• Peugeot 208.
• Peugeot 308.
• DS3 crossback.
• DS4.
• Opel Astra-L
• Opel Mokka.
• Opel Grandland X.

These cars are being recalled due to an error in the calibration software of the electronic engine control unit (ECU).

“An incorrect value may be given when the data is processed by the vehicle and this can result in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions that are above regulatory limits”

Presumably the Vauxhall equivalent vehicles will also be affected.