Citroen C8: Fuel May Leak Into Engine

Recall Summary Citroën is recalling 502 C8 vehicles because a fault in the engine management system may cause fuel to leak into the engine after the car is turned off, preventing the engine from restarting. The company will fix the issue by updating the engine management unit software.

Recalling firm
CITROEN
Product
Vehicles: CITROEN C8. Units affected: 502
Reason
A potential fault within the engine management system could cause an internal engine fuel leak via one or more of the injectors following engine switch off. The engine would then not restart because of the excess fuel present in the inlet manifold or cylinders. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the engine management unit software updated.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2006-01-26
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1987f3ab-fb17-4690-bdbb-327679df30b0