Citroen C-zero: Loss Of Power

Recall Summary Citroën is recalling 20 C-Zero electric vehicles due to a manufacturing defect in the Engine Control Unit that may cause unstable voltage in the motor control circuit. This defect could trigger warning lights, reduce motor power, prevent the vehicle from restarting, or stop the battery from charging. The fix involves replacing the Engine Control Unit.

Recalling firm

CITROEN

Product

Vehicles: CITROEN C-ZERO. Units affected: 20

Reason

Due to none conformity during manufacture the resistance of the insulated base inside the Engine Control Unit (ECU) which controls the electric motor may decrease. As a result the voltage in the circuit may become unstable causing the warning light to illuminate and the driving motor power to be restricted to the fail safe control. In the worst case scenario the vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the battery may not be able to be charged. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the engine ECU.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2015-08-13

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/96163162-c06f-47d6-9a30-a4953abd4ab9