Citroen Nemo: Engine May Fail
Certain Citroën vehicles (Nemo, C3, C1, and DS3 models) may have defective connecting rod bearings that were not made to proper specifications, which could cause engine failure. About 4,676 vehicles in the United Kingdom are affected. Citroën will replace the faulty bearings to fix the problem.
- Recalling firm
- CITROEN
- Product
- Vehicles: CITROEN NEMO, CITROEN C3, CITROEN C1, CITROEN DS3. Units affected: 4,676
- Reason
- It has been established that the con-rod (big end) shell bearings may not have been manufactured to specification. This could lead to premature deterioration of the shells and if not identified it could result in engine failure. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace con-rod shell bearings.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2012-11-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/93c338bf-9a63-4ac2-a61c-be5a6747b988