Citroen Ds3: Wheel Bolts May Become Loose
Citroën is recalling 258 DS3 and C3 vehicles because the left-hand wheel bolts may not be tightened to the proper specification. Loose wheel bolts could cause noise or vibration, and in extreme cases, could lead to wheel detachment and loss of vehicle control. Owners of affected vehicles will be asked to bring them in so the bolts can be checked and re-tightened if needed.
- Recalling firm
- CITROEN
- Product
- Vehicles: CITROEN DS3, CITROEN C3. Units affected: 258
- Reason
- It is possible that the left hand wheel bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could lead to noise or vibration from the wheels and if not rectified it could result in wheel detachment and loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check and if necessary re-torque the wheel bolts.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-10-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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