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CITROEN C8 & Dispatch III Recall

Braking efficiency may be compromised

CITROEN C8 & Dispatch III recall Aug 2010

CITROEN announced a problem with the C8 & Dispatch III affecting a total of 611 vehicles.

The threaded portion of the brake linkage rod in the brake control system may not be to conformity. This could result in a reduction of braking efficiency. Vehicles built from 2/24/2010 to 5/27/2010 are at risk.

The following remedial action is necessary to address this problem. Recall affected vehicles to check rod and replace if found not to meet conformity.

How to check your car's VIN number - vehicle identification number

If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should find your nearest CITROEN dealer who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.

Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).

Other CITROEN Recalls (Sorted by Model Name)

Berlingo - Roof flap may detach - Oct 2010

Berlingo - Airbag may operate incorrectly - Sep 2010

Berlingo - Tailgate may not operate correctly - Dec 2009

Berlingo - Spare wheel carrier heat shield could become detached - Jul 2009

Berlingo - Seat belt may not perform correctly - Jun 2009

Berlingo - Lh seat may become detached in a collision - Jun 2009

Berlingo - Wipers, lights and battery charging may be affected - Jul 2008

BERLINGO - Airbag control unit may not be to standard - May 2005

BERLINGO AND BERLINGO ELECTRIC - Suspension springs may break - Jul 2005

BERLINGO, XSARA, PICASSO - Rear damper may become insecure - Oct 2009

C-Crosser - Short circuit may occur - Feb 2011

C-Crosser - Braking assistance may be affected - Apr 2009

C1 - Accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle - Feb 2010

C1 - Wheel studs may become loose - Jul 2009

C1 - Possibility of fuel leak - Nov 2007

C1, C3 & Nemo - Engine may fail - Nov 2010

C2 - Rear seat cushion may become insecure - Sep 2008

C2 - Suspension springs may break - Oct 2005

C2 - Possible contact between the left hand rear splash shield and the brake hose. - May 2004

C2, C3, C3 PLURIEL - Front suspension wishbone could become loose - Oct 2008

C2, C3, C3 PLURIEL - Accelerator pedal returns too slowly - Mar 2006

C2, C3, C3 Pluriel, Dispatch - Lights may switch off unexpectedly - Oct 2009

C2, C3, C3 Pluriel, C8, Dispatch III. - Lights may fail without warning - Oct 2010

C2,C3 and C3 Pluriel - Braking efficiency may reduce - Dec 2006

C2,C3, C3 PLURIEL,C4 - Possible loss of braking efficiency - Dec 2005

C2/C3 - Parking brake may fail - Oct 2009

C3 - Tailgate may not secure correctly - Aug 2011

C3 - May cause damage to drive belts - Aug 2011

C3 - Loss of braking efficiency - Jul 2010

C3 - Suspension springs may break - Oct 2005

C3 - The securing nuts of the sunroof may fail - Feb 2005

C3 - Roof bars may slip - Mar 2004

C3 - Passenger airbag may not completely deploy - Dec 2002

C3 - Front suspension ball joint concern - Sep 2002

C3 & DS3 - Fuel may leak - Sep 2010

C3 & DS3 - Bonnet may be insecure - Sep 2010

C3 & DS3 - Front axle may detach - Jul 2010

C3 & DS3 - Loss of drive - Apr 2010

C3 (with ABS) - water ingress may cause anti lock brake control unit to malfunction - Jan 2003

C3 an DS3 - Engine may cut out - Nov 2011

C3 and DS3 - Suspension fixings may loosen - Dec 2011

C3 and DS3 - Airbag may not deploy correctly - Oct 2011

C3 Picasso - Passenger may influence brake operation - Jun 2011

C3 PICASSO - Fuel pipes may leak - Jun 2010

C3 PLURIEL - Spare wheel tyre pressure incorrectly stated on information label - Feb 2006

C4 - Tailgate may operate incorrectly - Apr 2011

C4 - Front seat belt may not lock correctly - Jun 2010

C4 - Brake performance may be affected - Oct 2009

C4 - Potential loss of abs and esp functions - Jan 2008

C4 - Front airbag may not deploy as designed in a frontal impact - May 2006

C4 - Brake fluid may leak - Feb 2006

C4 - Short circuit may occur/risk of fire - Nov 2005

C4 & C5 - The brake pedal could become stiff thereby reducing braking assistance - May 2008

C4 & C5 - Possibility of reduced braking performance - Feb 2008

C4 Picasso - Parking brake may be ineffective - Nov 2008

C4 Picasso - Risk of partial de-bonding of glass panoramic roof moulding. - Aug 2008

C4 Picasso - Seat belt may fail in a collision - Jul 2007

C4 PICASSO, C8, RELAY III - Vacuum braking assistance may reduce. - Jul 2008

C4 Picasso, C2,C3, C3 Pluriel, C4, C5,C6 and Berlingo - Wipers / lights/ battery charging may be affected. - Dec 2008

C4, C4 Picasso, C5 & Dispatch II - Braking assistance may not perform correctly - Dec 2010

C4, C4 PICASSO, C8, DISPATCH III - Fuel may leak - Feb 2011

C5 - Parking brake may fail - Nov 2010

C5 - Rear screen may not remain in open position. - Dec 2009

C5 - Windscreen trim may detach - Nov 2009

C5 - Fuel may leak - Feb 2009

C5 - Fuel leaking into engine - Feb 2006

C5 - Engine may revert to back up mode.brake assistance may reduce - Jun 2004

C5 - Replacement of handbrake lever - Aug 2002

C5 - Abs control unit may overheat - Aug 2002

C5 & C-Crosser - Engine may stall - May 2008

C5 (LX models) - Possible cracking of road wheel - Oct 2003

C5 AND C6 - Engine may stall - Jul 2011

C5 saloon - Antilock brake system concern - Jan 2002

C5, C6, C8, C-CROSSER - Possible leakage from the diesel return pipe fixed to the intake manifold. - Jul 2008

C6 - Brake performance may be affected - Oct 2009

C6 - Braking assistance may be lost - Feb 2008

C6 - Braking assistance may be lost - Feb 2008

C6 - Possibility of fuel leak - Dec 2006

C8 - Vehicle exterior lights may fail without warning - Jan 2010

C8 - Possibility of extended brake pedal travel - Nov 2007