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The archive holds 15,570 DVLA vehicle safety recalls dating back to 1992. Filter by manufacturer, year, or keyword. To check whether a specific vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall, run a live VRM recall check for £1.99.

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  • 01 May 2012CITROEN DS3Ref R/2012/062

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    The engine may cut out as a dimensional nonconformity of the earth cable could lead to it breaking.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the battery earth cable.

    Vehicles affected
    981
    OEM ref
    MPG
    Build start
    08 Nov 2010
    Build end
    29 Apr 2011
  • 01 May 2012CITROEN DS4Ref R/2012/061

    SUSPENSION BOLT TORQUE MAY BE INCORRECT

    Defect

    The front suspension lower arms may not be fully secure as the mounting bolts may not have been tightened correctly. The driver will initially be alerted to there being a concern because of the abnormal noise that will develop. If the noise is ignored over a long period it is possible the suspension lower arms may detach.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the suspension bolts and tighten them to the correct torque.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    MQF
    Build start
    06 Feb 2012
    Build end
    08 Feb 2012
  • 01 May 2012CITROEN C3Ref R/2012/062

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    The engine may cut out as a dimensional nonconformity of the earth cable could lead to it breaking.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the battery earth cable.

    Vehicles affected
    981
    OEM ref
    MPG
    Build start
    08 Nov 2010
    Build end
    29 Apr 2011
  • 01 May 2012CITROEN C4Ref R/2012/061

    SUSPENSION BOLT TORQUE MAY BE INCORRECT

    Defect

    The front suspension lower arms may not be fully secure as the mounting bolts may not have been tightened correctly. The driver will initially be alerted to there being a concern because of the abnormal noise that will develop. If the noise is ignored over a long period it is possible the suspension lower arms may detach.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the suspension bolts and tighten them to the correct torque.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    MQF
    Build start
    06 Feb 2012
    Build end
    08 Feb 2012
  • 23 Apr 2012CITROEN DS4Ref R/2012/048

    VEHICLE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    The supply terminal to the engine relay unit may have been over tightened and over time this could damage the component and cause the engine to cut out. In addition this could cause the diagnostic warning lamp to illuminate in error and it may make it more difficult to start the engine.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the engine relay unit.

    Vehicles affected
    78
    OEM ref
    MPX
    Build start
    13 Oct 2011
    Build end
    15 Nov 2011
  • 23 Apr 2012CITROEN C4Ref R/2012/048

    VEHICLE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    The supply terminal to the engine relay unit may have been over tightened and over time this could damage the component and cause the engine to cut out. In addition this could cause the diagnostic warning lamp to illuminate in error and it may make it more difficult to start the engine.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the engine relay unit.

    Vehicles affected
    78
    OEM ref
    MPX
    Build start
    13 Oct 2011
    Build end
    15 Nov 2011
  • 28 Mar 2012CITROEN DISPATCH IIIRef R/2012/042

    TYRE MAY DEFLATE

    Defect

    Some tyres may have suffered superficial damage when the vehicle was being transported. The front Left hand tyre may have localised damage on the tread or the inner side. The tyre may rip and deflate.

    Remedy

    Carry out a visual check of the condition of the tyre in the affected areas and replace the tyre if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    17
    OEM ref
    MPW
    Build start
    19 Jan 2012
    Build end
    20 Jan 2012
  • 28 Mar 2012CITROEN C8Ref R/2012/042

    TYRE MAY DEFLATE

    Defect

    Some tyres may have suffered superficial damage when the vehicle was being transported. The front Left hand tyre may have localised damage on the tread or the inner side. The tyre may rip and deflate.

    Remedy

    Carry out a visual check of the condition of the tyre in the affected areas and replace the tyre if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    17
    OEM ref
    MPW
    Build start
    19 Jan 2012
    Build end
    20 Jan 2012
  • 19 Mar 2012CITROEN C3Ref R/2012/033

    THE AMOUNT OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY VARY

    Defect

    There is a possibility that a component internal to the steering mechanism may not be manufactured to the correct specification which over time can cause the steering to become either stiff or easier to operate.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering mechanism.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    MEP
    Build start
    04 Feb 2010
    Build end
    05 Feb 2010
  • 08 Mar 2012CITROEN BERLINGORef R/2012/026

    SEAT BELT FIXING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN

    Defect

    The fixing bolts of the front LH and RH seat belt return rail may loosen and in cases of extreme force break.

    Remedy

    The bolts on the left and right- hand sides will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    88
    OEM ref
    MPJ
    Build start
    22 Nov 2011
    Build end
    22 Nov 2011
  • 08 Mar 2012CITROEN C4 PICASSORef R/2012/026

    SEAT BELT FIXING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN

    Defect

    The fixing bolts of the front LH and RH seat belt return rail may loosen and in cases of extreme force break.

    Remedy

    The bolts on the left and right- hand sides will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    88
    OEM ref
    MPJ
    Build start
    22 Nov 2011
    Build end
    22 Nov 2011
  • 08 Mar 2012CITROEN DS4Ref R/2012/026

    SEAT BELT FIXING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN

    Defect

    The fixing bolts of the front LH and RH seat belt return rail may loosen and in cases of extreme force break.

    Remedy

    The bolts on the left and right- hand sides will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    88
    OEM ref
    MPJ
    Build start
    22 Nov 2011
    Build end
    22 Nov 2011
  • 08 Mar 2012CITROEN C4Ref R/2012/026

    SEAT BELT FIXING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN

    Defect

    The fixing bolts of the front LH and RH seat belt return rail may loosen and in cases of extreme force break.

    Remedy

    The bolts on the left and right- hand sides will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    88
    OEM ref
    MPJ
    Build start
    22 Nov 2011
    Build end
    22 Nov 2011
  • 07 Mar 2012CITROEN C3Ref R/2012/022

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    The battery earth return cable is not to the correct specification which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail. This could result in the engine cutting out.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.

    Vehicles affected
    2,712
    OEM ref
    MPF
    Build start
    29 Oct 2010
    Build end
    22 Feb 2011
  • 30 Jan 2012CITROEN DS4Ref R/2012/011

    BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY DECREASE

    Defect

    The stroke of the brake pedal which could affect the slowing down of the vehicle may be in excess of manufacturer's recommendations due to the brake bleeding operation not being fully performed.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to ensure the brakes have been fully bled and that brake travel is within manufacturer's recommendation.

    Vehicles affected
    15
    OEM ref
    MPB
    Build start
    27 Oct 2011
    Build end
    27 Oct 2011
  • 30 Jan 2012CITROEN C4Ref R/2012/011

    BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY DECREASE

    Defect

    The stroke of the brake pedal which could affect the slowing down of the vehicle may be in excess of manufacturer's recommendations due to the brake bleeding operation not being fully performed.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to ensure the brakes have been fully bled and that brake travel is within manufacturer's recommendation.

    Vehicles affected
    15
    OEM ref
    MPB
    Build start
    27 Oct 2011
    Build end
    27 Oct 2011
  • 25 Jan 2012CITROEN C3Ref R/2012/005

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    The battery earth return cable is not to the correct specification which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail. This could result in the engine cutting out.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.

    Vehicles affected
    1,276
    OEM ref
    MNR
    Build start
    02 Nov 2010
    Build end
    09 Nov 2010
  • 25 Jan 2012CITROEN DS3Ref R/2012/005

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    The battery earth return cable is not to the correct specification which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail. This could result in the engine cutting out.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.

    Vehicles affected
    1,276
    OEM ref
    MNR
    Build start
    02 Nov 2010
    Build end
    09 Nov 2010
  • 09 Dec 2011CITROEN DS3Ref R/2011/165

    SUSPENSION FIXINGS MAY LOOSEN

    Defect

    The front suspension lower swivel joint may not be tightened correctly. If the bolt slackens the joint may separate. This could adversely affect the directional control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the tightening torque of the lower swivel joint clamp bolt.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    MNT
    Build start
    22 Jun 2011
    Build end
    13 Sept 2011
  • 09 Dec 2011CITROEN C3Ref R/2011/165

    SUSPENSION FIXINGS MAY LOOSEN

    Defect

    The front suspension lower swivel joint may not be tightened correctly. If the bolt slackens the joint may separate. This could adversely affect the directional control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the tightening torque of the lower swivel joint clamp bolt.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    MNT
    Build start
    22 Jun 2011
    Build end
    13 Sept 2011
  • 08 Dec 2011CITROEN C4Ref R/2011/161

    PEDAL BRACKET MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The nuts that secure the pedal mounting assembly may be the wrong specification. This could allow the nuts to work loose. If this happens control of the vehicle could be effected.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the nuts.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    MNM
    Build start
    01 Oct 2011
    Build end
    01 Oct 2011
  • 24 Nov 2011CITROEN C3Ref R/2011/156

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    The earth cable for the battery may be too short and could break. If this happens the vehicle electrical circuit will fail. This could cause the engine to cut out.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the battery earth cable.

    Vehicles affected
    589
    OEM ref
    MNE
    Build start
    07 Apr 2010
    Build end
    21 May 2010
  • 24 Nov 2011CITROEN DS3Ref R/2011/156

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    The earth cable for the battery may be too short and could break. If this happens the vehicle electrical circuit will fail. This could cause the engine to cut out.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the battery earth cable.

    Vehicles affected
    589
    OEM ref
    MNE
    Build start
    07 Apr 2010
    Build end
    21 May 2010
  • 11 Oct 2011CITROEN C3Ref R/2011/137

    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the drivers airbag nay not be of conformity. This non-conformity could lead to poor deployment of the airbag in the event of a collision.

    Remedy

    Replace drivers airbag

    Vehicles affected
    25
    OEM ref
    MMT
    Build start
    19 Jul 2011
    Build end
    19 Jul 2011
  • 11 Oct 2011CITROEN DS3Ref R/2011/137

    AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the drivers airbag nay not be of conformity. This non-conformity could lead to poor deployment of the airbag in the event of a collision.

    Remedy

    Replace drivers airbag

    Vehicles affected
    25
    OEM ref
    MMT
    Build start
    19 Jul 2011
    Build end
    19 Jul 2011

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