Citroen C4: Short Circuit May Occur/risk Of Fire

Citroen C4 Recall Summary Citroën is recalling approximately 12,220 C4 vehicles in the United Kingdom because salt water can seep into the anti-lock braking system's electrical connections, potentially causing a short circuit and fire in the engine compartment. Owners of affected vehicles will need to have their ABS system checked and electrical connections sealed to prevent this issue.

Recalling firm
CITROEN
Product
Vehicles: CITROEN C4. Units affected: 12,220
Reason
Repeated ingress of saline water into the connections to the Electronic Control Unit for the Anti- Lock Braking system may eventually result in a short circuit that could cause a fire in the engine compartment. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the ABS block and strengthen the sealing of the electrical connections.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2005-11-25
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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