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Citroën C4 Manufacturer Recall information
Details of the Re Calls on the C4
on 24 January 2010
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Citroën C4 Manufacturer's re-call details. Please bear in mind that not all cars are affected by every recall. It is model dependant and normally done by build date / chassis (VIN) number. All recalls are not 'safety' based either and will not be important enough to be included on the VOSA database but are simply done by the manufacturer based upon the 'incident' prevalence reported by Dealers. Below is a precis of the current 'Safety' recalls on the C4 Hatch Coupe C4 Picasso and C4 Grand Picasso If you are buying a C4 second hand you should check against this list and seek confirmation that the work has been carried out. | Reference: | R/2005/057 | | Manufacturer Ref: | XUU | | Launch Date: | 24/04/2005 | | Numbers Involved: | 1286 | | Build Start Date: | 01/07/04 | | Build End Date: | 30/10/2004 | | | | | | | | Concern: | DIESEL FUEL RETURN PIPE MAY LEAK | | Description: | The diesel fuel return pipe of the injection system for 1.6 HDI ( DV6) engines carries the risk that over time, seeping of fuel may occur due to nonconformity in manufacture.
| | Remedial Action: | Recalled vehicles will have the return pipe replaced with a quality assured item.
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| Reference: | R/2005/176 | | Manufacturer Ref: | XWU | | Launch Date: | 25/11/2005 | | Numbers Involved: | 12220 | | Build Start Date: | 01/01/2004 | | Build End Date: | 21/12/2005 | | | | | Concern: | SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR/RISK OF FIRE | | Description: | Repeated ingress of saline water into the connections to the Electronic Control Unit for the Anti- Lock Braking system may eventually result in a short circuit that could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
| | Remedial Action: | Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the ABS block and strengthen the sealing of the electrical connections.
| | Vehicle ID (VIN) : | VF7******74144020 to VF7******74321169
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| Reference: | R/2005/185
| | Manufacturer Ref: | XWZ | | Launch Date: | 15/12/2005 | | Numbers Involved: | 6772 | | Build Start Date: | 01/09/2005 | | Build End Date: | 01/11/2005 | | | | | Concern: | POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY | | Description: | This concern relates to right hand drive vehicles only. There may cases of the brake linkage lever being defectively assembled, which may result in a loss of braking efficiency.
| | Remedial Action: | Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected, check and where necessary reposition the brake pedal relay linkage lever.
| | Vehicle ID (VIN): | VF7******97308112 to VF7******97308112
VF7******74322571 to VF7******74360279
VF7******28078478 to VF7******28708681
VF7******28523561 to VF7******28556435
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| Reference: | R/2006/037 | | Manufacturer Ref: | XXL | | Launch Date: | 25/02/2006
| | Numbers Involved: | 6906 | | Build Start Date: | 01/06/2005 | | Build End Date: | 30/09/2005 | | | | Concern: | BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK | | Description: | There is a possibility that a seepage of brake fluid may occur at the union between the rear flexi hose and the metal brake pipes. This would eventually lead to the illumination of the low fluid warning lamp, which if left would result in longer brake pedal travel and reduced effectiveness of the brakes.
| | Remedial Action: | Recall the vehicles that likely to be affected and check for seepage of brake fluid. If the brake fluid seepage is apparent the flexible brake hose and the associated metal brake pipes will be replaced.
| | Vehicle ID (VIN): | VF7******74278760 to VF7******74342642
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| Reference: | R/2006/081
| | Manufacturer Ref: | XYD | | Launch Date: | 03/05/2006 | | Numbers Involved: | 25083 | | Build Start Date: | 19/11/2004 | | Build End Date: | 12/01/2006 | | | | | Concern: | FRONT AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT | | Description: | It has been identified that the front air bag ECU may not take full account of frontal impacts that are below the legal threshold for triggering deployment. | | Remedial Action: | Recalled vehicles will have the air bag ECU re-programmed.
| | Vehicle ID (VIN): | VF7******74132281 to VF7******74402541
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| Reference: | Quality and not Safety related
| | Manufacturer Ref: | XYS | | Launch Date: | to follow | | Numbers Involved: | to follow | | Build Start Date: | to follow | | Build End Date: | to follow | | | | | Concern: | Engine may fail to start | | Description: | It has been identified that certain vehicles may not start due to an intermittent fault in the onboard immobiliser | | Remedial Action: | Recalled vehicles will have the control column unit holding the imobiliser, wiper and indicator controls re-placed.
| | Vehicle ID (VIN): | to follow
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| Reference: | R/2007/109
| | Manufacturer Ref: | YDH | | Launch Date: | 20/07/2007 | | Model: | C4 Picasso | | Numbers Involved: | 101 | | Build Start Date: | 05/09/2006 | | Build End Date: | 31/03/2007 | | | | | Concern: | SEAT BELT MAY FAIL IN A COLLISSION | | Description: | It has been identified that on some vehicles fitted with electrically controlled seats, in very rare cases, and under certain impact conditions, the front seatbelt may provide a diminished level of restraint | | Remedial Action: | Recalled vehicles will have the front seatbelt buckles replaced
| | Vehicle ID (VIN): | VF7******45002651 to VF7******45075745
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| Reference: | Quality and not Safety Related | | Manufacturer Ref: | YEM | | Launch Date: | 01/01/2008 | | Numbers Involved: | To Follow | | Build Start Date: | 01/01/2004 | | Build End Date: | 31/12/2007 | | | | | Concern: | Failure to read beteween Multifunction screen and the BSI | | Description: | On the affected vehicles, a non-conformity of the multifunction screen may lead to a dialogue problem between the multifunction screen and the BSI, which causes erratic functioning of the screen | | Remedial Action: | Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download a software update to the BSI.
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| Reference: | R/2007/191 | | Manufacturer Ref: | YGD, YGC, YFB | | Launch Date: | 17/01/2008 | | Numbers Involved: | 37,284 | | Build Start Date: | 02/06/2005 | | Build End Date: | 29/06/2006 | | | | | Concern: | Potential for water ingress into the ABS ECU.
| | Description: | Possible failure of the ESP/ABS unit | | Remedial Action: | Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to remove the ESP/ABS ECU and carry out a visual inspection to determine wether the ESP/ABS ECU is affected and requires replacing. Also grease related connections and fit a cover to protect against surface water and a control relay for the ESP/ABS unit ECU
| | Vehicle ID (VIN) : | VF7######74102211 to VF7######74553249
VF7######74100223 to VF7######74461623
VF7######74313674 to VF7######74552935
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| Reference: | R/2008/017 | | Manufacturer Ref: | YHE | | Model | C4 Picasso | | Launch Date: | 08/01/2007 | | Numbers Involved: | 367 | | Build Start Date: | 28/02/2007 | | Build End Date: | 28/06/2007 | | | | | Concern: | Risk Of Partial De-Bonding of Glass Panoramic Roof Moulding.
| | Description: | It has been identified that, in the event of incorrect bonding there is a risk of the partial release of the glass panoramic roof moulding, such that it becomes visible to the driver. If the concern is not rectified, in the long term; the moulding could detach. It should be noted that, there is no risk to the integrity of the sealing of the affected area. | | Remedial Action: | Recalled vehicles will have the bonding of the moulding checked, and replaced as necessary.
| | Vehicle ID (VIN) : | VF7******45056022 to VF7******45140279
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| Reference: | R/2008/051 | | Manufacturer Ref: | YES | | Model | C4 | | Launch Date: | 06/05/2008 | | Numbers Involved: | 2557 | | Build Start Date: | 31/03/2006 | | Build End Date: | 03/01/2007 | | | | | Concern: | THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD BECOME STIFF THEREBY REDUCING BRAKING ASSISTANCE | | Description: | The brake pedal might feel stiff and the braking distances extended as a result of a defect in the vacuum pump. | | Remedial Action: | Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the valve in the vacuum pump.
| | Vehicle ID (VIN) : | VF7******74459011 to VF7******76796753
VF7******74459011 to VF7******76796753
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| Reference: | R/2008/111 | | Manufacturer Ref: | YGJ | | Model | C4 Picasso | | Launch Date: | 16/07/2008 | | Numbers Involved: | 307 | | Build Start Date: | 16/05/2006 | | Build End Date: | 22/12/2006 | | | | | Concern: | VACUUM BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY REDUCE. | | Description: | It has been identified that the check valve within the brake assistance vacuum pump may suffer from a non-conformity which in time may reduce the braking assistance | | Remedial Action: | Recalled vehicles as a preventative measure, will have the subject valve replaced. At the same time, certain vehicles will also have the air dosing unit replaced.
| | Vehicle ID (VIN) : | VF7******13287355 to VF7******64018484
VF7******13287355 to VF7******64018484
VF7******13287355 to VF7******64018484 |
| Reference: | R/2008/107 | | Manufacturer Ref: | YHE | | Model | C4 Picasso | | Launch Date: | 01/08/2008 | | Numbers Involved: | 367 | | Build Start Date: | 28/02/2007 | | Build End Date: | 28/06/2007 | | | | | Concern: | RISK OF PARTIAL DE-BONDING OF GLASS PANORAMIC ROOF MOULDING. | | Description: | It has been identified that, in the event of incorrect bonding there is a risk of the partial release of the glass panoramic roof moulding, such that it becomes visible to the driver. If the concern is not rectified, in the long term; the moulding could detach. It should be noted that, there is no risk to the integrity of the sealing of the affected area. | | Remedial Action: | Recalled vehicles will have the bonding of the moulding checked, and replaced as necessary.
| | Vehicle ID (VIN) : | VF7******45056022 to VF7******45140279 |
| Reference: | R/2008/133 | | Manufacturer Ref: | YJE | | Model | C4 Picasso | | Launch Date: | 18/09/2008 | | Numbers Involved: | 143 | | Build Start Date: | 12/09/2006 | | Build End Date: | 30/10/2006 | | | | | Concern: | FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MAY BECOME INSECURE. | | Description: | The front brake caliper fixing screws are not to standard (non - conforming) and may slacken | | Remedial Action: | Recall affected vehicles and replace fixing screws with approved type.
| | Vehicle ID (VIN) : | VF7******45002710 to VF7******45013187 |
| Reference: | R/2008/163 | | Manufacturer Ref: | YKB | | Model | C4 Picasso | | Launch Date: | 14/11/2008 | | Numbers Involved: | 9398 | | Build Start Date: | 07/06/2006 | | Build End Date: | 05/11/2007 | | | | | Concern: | PARKING BRAKE MAY BE INEFFECTIVE | | Description: | : It has been identified that due to a production non conformity in one of the electric parking brake cables, the brake may not hold the vehicle securely on a steep gradient when the parking brake is applied. This will be accompanied by the illumination of the warning lamp and a message saying "parking brake faulty" on the multifunction screen. | | Remedial Action: | Recalled vehicle swill have the conformity of the cables checked, and replaced as necessary .
| | Vehicle ID (VIN) : | : VF7******45002058 to VF7******45104985
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| Reference: | R/2008/017 | | Manufacturer Ref: | YER | | Model | C4 | | Launch Date: | 05/02/2008 | | Numbers Involved: | 520 | | Build Start Date: | 06/07/2005 | | Build End Date: | 07/07/2005 | | | | | Concern: | Possibility of Reduced Braking Performance
| | Description: | It has been identified that, vehicles fitted with 2I HDI engines may have been fitted a vacuum pump which may not be to specification. This could lead to a decrease in braking assistance. | | Remedial Action: | Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pump replaced.
| | Vehicle ID (VIN) : | VF7******76602542 to VF7******76701556
VF7******74299142 to VF7******74459012
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| Reference: | R/2008/199 | | Manufacturer Ref: | MAQ | | Model | C4 and C4 Picasso | | Launch Date: | 24/12/2008 | | Numbers Involved: | 6031 | | Build Start Date: | 01/02/2008 | | Build End Date: | 14/06/2008 | | | | | Concern: | ENGINE RELAY UNIT ECU MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
| | Description: | An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment | | Remedial Action: | Recall affected vehicles, check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification. .
| | Vehicle ID (VIN) : | VF7******67002101 to VF7******45299702
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| Reference: | R/2009/100 | | Manufacturer Ref: | MCH | | Model | C4 | | Launch Date: | 19/10/2009 | | Numbers Involved: | 55 | | Build Start Date: | 17/03/2009 | | Build End Date: | 14/04/2009 | | | | | Concern: | BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED
| | Description: | An internal component of the Brake Master Cylinder may not be in conformity and as such braking performance/efficiency may be affected | | Remedial Action: | Recall affected vehicles and replace Master Cylinder.
| | Vehicle ID (VIN) : | VF7******9Y519609 to VF7******9Y525425
| Please note: these are abridged details for information only. You can search for any Vehicle Safety re-call by Manufacturer, date etc. here  |
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