Citroen recall: The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.
- What to do
- Contact a Citroen dealer to book the free repair. Update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.
The fix
Update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4 V2 | 20 Mar 2013 | 1 Apr 2017 | 21,226 |
| C3 V3 | 20 Mar 2013 | 1 Apr 2017 | 21,226 |
| DS4 | 20 Mar 2013 | 1 Apr 2017 | 21,226 |
| C4 PICASSO | 20 Mar 2013 | 1 Apr 2017 | 21,226 |
| C4 CACTUS | 20 Mar 2013 | 1 Apr 2017 | 21,226 |
| BERLINGO V3 | 20 Mar 2013 | 1 Apr 2017 | 21,226 |
| C3 V4 | 20 Mar 2013 | 1 Apr 2017 | 21,226 |
| DS3 | 20 Mar 2013 | 1 Apr 2017 | 21,226 |
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 20 January 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.