Citroen recall: Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
- What to do
- Contact a Citroen dealer to book the free repair. The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
The fix
The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| DS7 | 27 Apr 2018 | 28 May 2018 | 37 |
| C4 SPACETOURER | 4 May 2018 | 30 May 2018 | 37 |
| Spacetourer | 30 Apr 2018 | 2 Jun 2018 | 37 |
| DS5 | 3 May 2018 | 5 May 2018 | 37 |
| Relay | 3 May 2018 | 1 Jun 2018 | 37 |
| Dispatch Iv | 30 Apr 2018 | 2 Jun 2018 | 37 |
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 19 July 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.