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Alternator protection
Affected vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.
Replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. Check the distance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator and re‑position or replace the pipe if required.
Alternator protection
Affected vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.
Replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. Check the distance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator and re‑position or replace the pipe if required.
Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.
Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.
Citroen C4 Citroen DS5 Driver Airbag (Takata)
On affected vehicles the Takata airbag inflators may deteriorate over time. This may cause some inflators to rupture with too much force in a crash capable of causing serious injury or death in a worst-case scenario.
Replace Driver Airbag module. You are advised not to drive the vehicle.
Citroen C4 Citroen DS5 Driver Airbag (Takata)
On affected vehicles the Takata airbag inflators may deteriorate over time. This may cause some inflators to rupture with too much force in a crash capable of causing serious injury or death in a worst-case scenario.
Replace Driver Airbag module. You are advised not to drive the vehicle.
Citroen Fuel Pipe
On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.
Retighten the affected connections.
Citroen Fuel Pipe
On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.
Retighten the affected connections.
Citroen DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.
Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.
Brake Pressure Modulator Valve.
On affected vehicles the Electronic Brake System Module is not according to specification which could potentially lead to light internal leakage of brake fluid.
Replace the Electronic Brake System Module.
Brake Pressure Modulator Valve.
On affected vehicles the Electronic Brake System Module is not according to specification which could potentially lead to light internal leakage of brake fluid.
Replace the Electronic Brake System Module.
Traction Battery software
Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Traction Battery software
Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Citroen Autonomous Telematics Box failure after OTA update
Affected vehicles may have been equipped with an Autonomous Telematic Box (ATB) which does not work.
Change the ATB.
Citroen Automomous Telematics Box.
Affected vehicles may experience an autonomous telematic box that cannot connect to the remote server making it not possible to make calls or use other connected services.
Disconnect the 12V battery and reconnect it after 15 seconds then check for a trouble code.
Citroen C4 C4X eVCU update
Affected vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high.
Update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software.
Citroen C4 C4X eVCU update
Affected vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high.
Update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software.
Citroen C3 C4 C4X Selective Catalytic Reduction diagnosis issues.
On affected vehicles the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software is not according to specification.
Upload modified software to the ECU.
Citroen C3 C4 C4X Selective Catalytic Reduction diagnosis issues.
On affected vehicles the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software is not according to specification.
Upload modified software to the ECU.
Citroen C3 C4 C4X Selective Catalytic Reduction diagnosis issues.
On affected vehicles the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software is not according to specification.
Upload modified software to the ECU.
Citroen C4 C4X Radio software via OTA update.
On affected vehicles the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) functionality may not meet regulatory requirements and the Active Emergency Brake (AEB) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) can inadvertently be deactivated by a long press of the ADAS button on the radio.
On the affected vehicles the radio software will be updated by an Over-The-Air update which will be remotely checked as successfully installed.
Citroen C4 C4X Radio software via OTA update.
On affected vehicles the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) functionality may not meet regulatory requirements and the Active Emergency Brake (AEB) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) can inadvertently be deactivated by a long press of the ADAS button on the radio.
On the affected vehicles the radio software will be updated by an Over-The-Air update which will be remotely checked as successfully installed.
Citroen C4 DriverPassenger Airbag (Takata)
On affected vehicles the Driver and Passenger front airbags may not deploy properly in the event of a collision
On affected vehicles the Driver and Passenger front air bags will be replaced
Cross carline Engine software
On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.
Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.
Cross carline Engine software
On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.
Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.
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