Citroen C-crosser recall: Water ingress may cause windscreen wiper motor to fail
- What's wrong
- On the affected vehicles the windscreen wiper motor breather system may not be To the correct specification. This could in some cases result in water ingress leading to jamming of the motor due to corrosion. This could cause the wipers to cease operation or not…
- What to do
- Contact a Citroen dealer to book the free repair. Replace the windscren wiper motor and one of the windscreen wiper mechanism rods.
What’s wrong
On the affected vehicles the windscreen wiper motor breather system may not be To the correct specification. This could in some cases result in water ingress leading to jamming of the motor due to corrosion. This could cause the wipers to cease operation or not start which in turn could result in restricted visibility for the driver.
The fix
Replace the windscren wiper motor and one of the windscreen wiper mechanism rods.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-crosser | 16 Apr 2007 | 27 Apr 2012 | 3,211 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 26 April 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.