Citroen C-elysee: Starter Motor May Not Operate Correctly
Recall Summary Citroën is recalling approximately 21,642 vehicles (C-Elysee, C4 Picasso, Dispatch IV, C3, Spacetourer, and C4 Cactus) sold in the United Kingdom because a faulty component in the starter motor relay could prevent the engine from starting properly. In some cases, this defect may cause the starter motor to overheat and could potentially create a fire risk. Affected vehicles will have the starter motor relay checked and replaced if necessary.
- Recalling firm
- CITROEN
- Product
- Vehicles: CITROEN C-ELYSEE, CITROEN C4 PICASSO, CITROEN DISPATCH IV, CITROEN C3, CITROEN SPACETOURER, CITROEN C4 CACTUS. Units affected: 21,642
- Reason
- A possible nonconformity of an internal component of the starter motor relay could affect the control of the starter motor. This could adversely affect the starting operation and damage the starter motor due to overheating and in extreme cases there is a risk of fire. Remedy: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-04-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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