Citroen C8: Fuel May Leak
Recall Summary Citroën is recalling 66,381 vehicles including the C8, C4, C5, DS4, DS5, Dispatch III, and C4 Picasso because the fuel filter's integrated heater may be defective, causing the cover to distort. This distortion can allow air into or fuel to leak out of the fuel system, potentially causing starting problems and triggering a warning light. The manufacturer will replace the fuel heater cover and check or replace the connector on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- CITROEN
- Product
- Vehicles: CITROEN C8, CITROEN C4 PICASSO, CITROEN DS5, CITROEN C4, CITROEN C5, CITROEN DISPATCH III, CITROEN DS4. Units affected: 66,381
- Reason
- The fuel filter's integrated heater may be defective and could cause the cover to distort. This could cause air ingress and fuel egress. Either could cause poor starting and a warning light should illuminate Remedy: On affected vehicles replace fuel heater cover. Check and if necessary replace connector.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-12-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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