Citroen C1: Accelerator Pedal May Fail To Return To Idle
Recall Summary Citroën is recalling 34 C1 vehicles because the accelerator pedal may become difficult to push or slow to return to idle due to excessive friction in the pedal mechanism. In rare cases, the pedal could remain partially depressed. The fix involves installing a reinforcing plate inside the pedal mechanism to restore proper function.
- Recalling firm
- CITROEN
- Product
- Vehicles: CITROEN C1. Units affected: 34
- Reason
- It has been identified that within the mechanism of the accelerator pedal there is a friction lever which interacts with a sliding surface. Over time and under certain conditionsthe contact surfaces may generated excessive friction and latterly the movement of the accelerator pedal. This over time and under certain conditions will result in the accelerator pedal becoming intermittently more difficult to push; or slower to return. In rare instances the accelerator pedal can remain in the partially depressed position. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have a reinforcing plate fitted within the...
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-02-19
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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