Citroen recall: On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
- What to do
- Contact a Citroen dealer to book the free repair. To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking…
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
The fix
To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance).
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4 V2 | 3 Apr 2017 | 30 Jul 2018 | 13,740 |
| C4 PICASSO | 3 Apr 2017 | 11 Dec 2020 | 13,740 |
| BERLINGO V3 | 3 Apr 2017 | 28 Oct 2020 | 13,740 |
| C3 V4 | 3 Apr 2017 | 6 Jul 2020 | 13,740 |
| C4 CACTUS | 3 Apr 2017 | 7 Nov 2019 | 13,740 |
| DS4 | 3 Apr 2017 | 30 Jul 2018 | 13,740 |
| C3 AIRCROSS v2 | 23 Feb 2017 | 20 Aug 2018 | 13,740 |
| DS3 | 3 Apr 2017 | 4 Jul 2018 | 13,740 |
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 13 December 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.