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  • 19 Oct 2009CITROEN C3Ref R/2009/113

    LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to incorrect positioning of the exterior lighting control ring by the lighting management system the lights may switch off unexpectedly.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated

    Vehicles affected
    37,086
    OEM ref
    MBT
    Build start
    21 Dec 2006
    Build end
    27 Mar 2008
  • 14 Oct 2009CITROEN C3Ref R/2009/096

    PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The parking brake may fail due to the cable not being manufactured to specification.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the parking brakes cables.

    Vehicles affected
    754
    OEM ref
    MCD
    Build start
    20 Jan 2009
    Build end
    17 Feb 2009
  • 24 Dec 2008CITROEN C3 PLURIELRef R/2008/199

    WIPERS / LIGHTS/ BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED.

    Defect

    An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.

    Vehicles affected
    6,031
    OEM ref
    MAQ
    Build start
    01 Feb 2008
    Build end
    14 Jun 2008
  • 24 Dec 2008CITROEN C3Ref R/2008/199

    WIPERS / LIGHTS/ BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED.

    Defect

    An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.

    Vehicles affected
    6,031
    OEM ref
    MAQ
    Build start
    01 Feb 2008
    Build end
    14 Jun 2008
  • 20 Oct 2008CITROEN C3Ref R/2008/150

    FRONT SUSPENSION WISHBONE COULD BECOME LOOSE

    Defect

    The tightening torque for the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts has proved insufficient. This can lead to loosening represented by abnormal noise

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and retorque front suspension wishbone bolts

    Vehicles affected
    4,652
    Build start
    14 Jan 2008
    Build end
    18 Mar 2008
  • 20 Oct 2008CITROEN C3 PLURIELRef R/2008/150

    FRONT SUSPENSION WISHBONE COULD BECOME LOOSE

    Defect

    The tightening torque for the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts has proved insufficient. This can lead to loosening represented by abnormal noise

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and retorque front suspension wishbone bolts

    Vehicles affected
    4,652
    Build start
    14 Jan 2008
    Build end
    18 Mar 2008
  • 19 Dec 2006CITROEN C3Ref R/2006/225

    BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY REDUCE

    Defect

    If the battery voltage is abnormally low the antilock braking system electronic control unit may not perform to specification which in rare cases may cause a reduction in braking efficiency.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the Electronic Control Unit.

    Vehicles affected
    4,032
    OEM ref
    XZT
    Build start
    21 Jun 2006
    Build end
    31 Aug 2006
  • 28 Mar 2006CITROEN C3Ref R/2006/051

    ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURNS TOO SLOWLY

    Defect

    It has been identified that the accelerator pedal can return too slowly. This can have an effect on the driving of the vehicle

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the accelerator pedal replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    9,868
    Build start
    18 Oct 2005
    Build end
    17 Dec 2005
  • 15 Dec 2005CITROEN C3Ref R/2005/185

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected check and where necessary reposition the brake pedal relay linkage lever.

    Vehicles affected
    6,772
    OEM ref
    XWZ
    Build start
    01 Sept 2005
    Build end
    22 Nov 2005
  • 26 Oct 2005CITROEN C3Ref R/2005/147

    SUSPENSION SPRINGS MAY BREAK

    Defect

    In the exceptional event of a spring breaking there could be a risk of the spring making contact with the vehicle tyre.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a suspension cup to each side of the front suspension.

    Vehicles affected
    56,604
    OEM ref
    XWJ (C3)
    Build start
    01 Nov 2001
    Build end
    30 Nov 2003
  • 08 Feb 2005CITROEN C3Ref R/2005/020

    THE SECURING NUTS OF THE SUNROOF MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The C3 vehicles concerned are fitted with a panoramic sunroof in respect of which the mobile glass has securing nuts that do not meet the manufacturer's quality requirements.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace the sunroof securing nuts.

    Vehicles affected
    64
    Build start
    01 Oct 2004
    Build end
    01 Oct 2004
  • 22 Mar 2004CITROEN C3Ref R/2004/022

    ROOF BARS MAY SLIP

    Defect

    Possibility that roof bars may slip when bulky objects are placed on them

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace roof bars with modified type.

    Vehicles affected
    381
    Build start
    01 Oct 2001
    Build end
    01 Jan 2004
  • 21 Jan 2003CITROEN C3Ref R/2003/016

    WATER INGRESS MAY CAUSE ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT TO MALFUNCTION

    Defect

    Water ingress to the ABS ECU connector may cause a malfunction of the anti lock braking system. In the worst case water contamination could cause a short circuit and fire in the ABS control unit.

    Remedy

    Protect the ABS connector from water ingress. Replace the ABS ECU if found necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    5,032
    Build start
    01 Sept 2002
    Build end
    30 Nov 2002
  • 13 Dec 2002CITROEN C3Ref R/2002/174

    PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT COMPLETELY DEPLOY

    Defect

    The front passenger air bag may not fully deploy in an impact.

    Remedy

    Fit a replacement air bag.

    Vehicles affected
    361
    OEM ref
    XME
    Build start
    01 Jul 2002
    Build end
    31 Jul 2002
  • 13 Sept 2002CITROEN C3Ref R/2002/121

    FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT CONCERN

    Defect

    The front suspension lower ball joint pinch bolts may not have been fully tightened. In the worst case separation of the ball joint from the suspension arm would affect directional control of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Check the ball joint pinch bolts for correct torque and tighten where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,828
    OEM ref
    XKE
    Build start
    01 Jan 2002
    Build end
    31 Aug 2002

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