Citroen C1: Rear Cross-member May Fail And Cause Driver To Lose Control
Citroën is recalling 358 C1 vehicles due to a faulty weld on the rear cross-member that could break and cause the axle to partially detach from the vehicle body. If this happens, the driver may lose control of the vehicle. The manufacturer will contact affected owners to inspect the weld and replace the cross-member if needed.
- Recalling firm
- CITROEN
- Product
- Vehicles: CITROEN C1. Units affected: 358
- Reason
- On subject vehicles a weld on the rear cross member might be non-compliant and eventually cause the weld between the cross member and the vehicle body to break. This may lead to a partial detachment of the axle and cause the driver to lose control. Remedy: Contact keepers using DVLA and manufacturer's records. Check the compliance of the weld on the O/S/R and if necessary replace the cross member.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-02-25
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/430b9a47-dbeb-449f-b591-40c14647632b