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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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  • 17 Dec 2010CITROEN C5Ref R/2010/223

    BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY

    Defect

    In very rare circumstances the vacuum pump one way valve may not function correctly which could affect the level of braking assistance.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake vacuum pump one way valve.

    Vehicles affected
    20,089
    OEM ref
    MGG
    Build start
    21 Dec 2006
    Build end
    27 Mar 2009
  • 17 Dec 2010CITROEN C4Ref R/2010/223

    BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY

    Defect

    In very rare circumstances the vacuum pump one way valve may not function correctly which could affect the level of braking assistance.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake vacuum pump one way valve.

    Vehicles affected
    20,089
    OEM ref
    MGG
    Build start
    21 Dec 2006
    Build end
    27 Mar 2009
  • 05 Nov 2010CITROEN NEMORef R/2010/192

    ENGINE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    Due to incorrect machining it is possible that the crankshaft is not to the correct specification which can lead to insufficient lubrication of the crankshaft and subsequent engine failure.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the engine.

    Vehicles affected
    72
    OEM ref
    MHB
    Build start
    10 May 2010
    Build end
    17 Oct 2010
  • 05 Nov 2010CITROEN C3Ref R/2010/192

    ENGINE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    Due to incorrect machining it is possible that the crankshaft is not to the correct specification which can lead to insufficient lubrication of the crankshaft and subsequent engine failure.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the engine.

    Vehicles affected
    72
    OEM ref
    MHB
    Build start
    10 May 2010
    Build end
    17 Oct 2010
  • 05 Nov 2010CITROEN C5Ref R/2010/189

    PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to the Non-Conformity of the handbrake adjustment system in the handbrake mechanism it is possible that there can be a reduction in the efficiency of the parking brake.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the handbrake lever mechanism.

    Vehicles affected
    957
    OEM ref
    MGK
    Build start
    18 Dec 2009
    Build end
    17 Mar 2010
  • 05 Nov 2010CITROEN C1Ref R/2010/192

    ENGINE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    Due to incorrect machining it is possible that the crankshaft is not to the correct specification which can lead to insufficient lubrication of the crankshaft and subsequent engine failure.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the engine.

    Vehicles affected
    72
    OEM ref
    MHB
    Build start
    10 May 2010
    Build end
    17 Oct 2010
  • 11 Oct 2010CITROEN BERLINGORef R/2010/159

    ROOF FLAP MAY DETACH

    Defect

    The roof panel rear flap hinge may have a defect which will eventually allow the roof panel to detach.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to either reinforce the retention of the hinges or changing the roof panel rear flap.

    Vehicles affected
    16
    OEM ref
    MEU
    Build start
    04 Sept 2008
    Build end
    10 Dec 2009
  • 05 Oct 2010CITROEN C8Ref R/2010/155

    LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING

    Defect

    It has been identified that the position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.

    Vehicles affected
    12,950
    OEM ref
    MFL
    Build start
    04 Jul 2007
    Build end
    27 Mar 2008
  • 05 Oct 2010CITROEN DISPATCH IIIRef R/2010/155

    LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING

    Defect

    It has been identified that the position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.

    Vehicles affected
    12,950
    OEM ref
    MFL
    Build start
    04 Jul 2007
    Build end
    27 Mar 2008
  • 05 Oct 2010CITROEN C2Ref R/2010/155

    LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING

    Defect

    It has been identified that the position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.

    Vehicles affected
    12,950
    OEM ref
    MFL
    Build start
    04 Jul 2007
    Build end
    27 Mar 2008
  • 05 Oct 2010CITROEN C3 PLURIELRef R/2010/155

    LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING

    Defect

    It has been identified that the position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.

    Vehicles affected
    12,950
    OEM ref
    MFL
    Build start
    04 Jul 2007
    Build end
    27 Mar 2008
  • 05 Oct 2010CITROEN C3Ref R/2010/155

    LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING

    Defect

    It has been identified that the position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.

    Vehicles affected
    12,950
    OEM ref
    MFL
    Build start
    04 Jul 2007
    Build end
    27 Mar 2008
  • 22 Sept 2010CITROEN C3Ref R/2010/146

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    The fuel tank mounting bolts may have been incorrectly torqued this may cause the mountings to become loose which can lead to stress on the fuel pipes and subsequently a fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles to check and if necessary retorque of the mounting bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    44
    OEM ref
    MGQ
    Build start
    04 Jan 2010
    Build end
    16 Jun 2010
  • 22 Sept 2010CITROEN DS3Ref R/2010/146

    FUEL MAY LEAK

    Defect

    The fuel tank mounting bolts may have been incorrectly torqued this may cause the mountings to become loose which can lead to stress on the fuel pipes and subsequently a fuel leak.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles to check and if necessary retorque of the mounting bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    44
    OEM ref
    MGQ
  • 16 Sept 2010CITROEN C3Ref R/2010/136

    BONNET MAY BE INSECURE

    Defect

    The bonnet lock fixing bolts may not be fully secure which can result in noise and vibration and in rare cases insecure holding by the bonnet catch and lock.

    Remedy

    On recalled vehicles the tightness of the bonnet lock fixing bolts will be checked and where necessary tightened to specification.

    Vehicles affected
    67
    OEM ref
    MGN
    Build start
    23 Dec 2009
    Build end
    23 Jun 2010
  • 16 Sept 2010CITROEN DS3Ref R/2010/136

    BONNET MAY BE INSECURE

    Defect

    The bonnet lock fixing bolts may not be fully secure which can result in noise and vibration and in rare cases insecure holding by the bonnet catch and lock.

    Remedy

    On recalled vehicles the tightness of the bonnet lock fixing bolts will be checked and where necessary tightened to specification.

    Vehicles affected
    67
    OEM ref
    MGN
    Build start
    23 Dec 2009
    Build end
    23 Jun 2010
  • 09 Sept 2010CITROEN BERLINGORef R/2010/134

    AIRBAG MAY OPERATE INCORRECTLY

    Defect

    The passenger airbag wiring harness connector may not be to specification which can cause the illumination of the warning light on the dashboard or if involved in a impact the incorrect deployment of the airbag.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the passenger airbag wiring harness.

    Vehicles affected
    336
    OEM ref
    MEV
    Build start
    03 Feb 2010
    Build end
    11 Mar 2010
  • 09 Sept 2010CITROEN C3Ref R/2010/132

    INCORRECT SUBFRAME BOLT TORQUE MAY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING

    Defect

    The bolts securing the engine cradle to the chassis may not be fully secure. There is a possibility that the bolts may loosen which will result in noise vibration and in rare cases an alteration in vehicle handling.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace all the securing bolts and tighten them to the correct specification.

    Vehicles affected
    16
    OEM ref
    MFQ
    Build start
    04 Feb 2010
    Build end
    11 Feb 2010
  • 24 Aug 2010CITROEN C3 PICASSORef R/2010/118

    WINDSCREEN TRIM MAY DETACH

    Defect

    The security of the windscreen trim may deteriorate over a period of time. This could ultimately result in detachment of the trim.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check security of trim and if required replace trim.

    Vehicles affected
    13,234
    OEM ref
    MFM
  • 09 Aug 2010CITROEN C8Ref R/2010/111

    BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE COMPROMISED

    Defect

    The threaded portion of the brake linkage rod in the brake control system may not be to conformity. This could result in a reduction of braking efficiency.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to check rod and replace if found not to meet conformity.

    Vehicles affected
    630
    OEM ref
    MFZ
    Build start
    24 Feb 2010
    Build end
    27 May 2010
  • 09 Aug 2010CITROEN DISPATCHRef R/2010/111

    BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE COMPROMISED

    Defect

    The threaded portion of the brake linkage rod in the brake control system may not be to conformity. This could result in a reduction of braking efficiency.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to check rod and replace if found not to meet conformity.

    Vehicles affected
    630
    OEM ref
    MFZ
    Build start
    24 Feb 2010
    Build end
    27 May 2010
  • 07 Jul 2010CITROEN C3Ref R/2010/086

    LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY

    Defect

    It has been established that on some C3's the rigid section of the front brake hose may be deformed or twisted. This could result in a deterioration of the braking efficiency.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and inspect the brake hose for distortion and replace if required.

    Vehicles affected
    7,760
    OEM ref
    MFF
    Build start
    11 Sept 2008
    Build end
    15 Jan 2010
  • 07 Jul 2010CITROEN DS3Ref R/2010/076

    FRONT AXLE MAY DETACH

    Defect

    The front axle fixings may not have been tightened sufficiently. This may result in the front axle becoming insecure which may in rare cases if not corrected cause directional control to become impaired.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the front axle fixings and where necessary tighten them to specification.

    Vehicles affected
    36
    OEM ref
    MFV
    Build start
    05 Jan 2010
    Build end
    02 Jun 2010
  • 07 Jul 2010CITROEN C3Ref R/2010/076

    FRONT AXLE MAY DETACH

    Defect

    The front axle fixings may not have been tightened sufficiently. This may result in the front axle becoming insecure which may in rare cases if not corrected cause directional control to become impaired.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the front axle fixings and where necessary tighten them to specification.

    Vehicles affected
    36
    OEM ref
    MFV
    Build start
    05 Jan 2010
    Build end
    02 Jun 2010
  • 20 Jun 2010CITROEN C3 PICASSORef R/2010/054

    FUEL PIPES MAY LEAK

    Defect

    The fuel supply lines may not be correctly routed under the vehicle and may contact the heat shield. Should this occur it can result in chaffing of the fuel pipe which can cause a leak.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and fit additional securing fixings.

    Vehicles affected
    611
    OEM ref
    MEX
    Build start
    21 Jan 2010
    Build end
    02 Mar 2010

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