Citroën C-Crosser recalls

11 official safety recalls for the Citroën C-Crosser from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Ancillaries belt tensioner mounting may be incorrect

    Reported December 4, 2018Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2018/348EU Safety Gate A12/1962/1818 vehicles affected

    The ancillaries drive belt tensioner mounting may not meet specification. It will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ANCILLARIES BELT TENSIONER MOUNTING MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    Ancillaries drive belt tensioner mounting may not be correct to specification.
    Remedy
    Check and if necessary replace the ancillaries drive belt tensioner.

  2. Sunroof glass may detach from its frame

    Reported December 4, 2018Model years 2007–2009DVSA recall R/2018/344EU Safety Gate A12/1960/1815 vehicles affected

    The sunroof glass assembly may detach from the outer frame. The sunroof assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ADHESIVE USED TO FIX SUNROOF GLASS ASSEMBLY TO OUTER FRAME MAY NOT BE TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    There is a possibility that the sunroof glass assembly could detach itself from the outer frame
    Remedy
    Replace the sunroof assembly.

  3. Water ingress may jam the windscreen wiper motor

    Reported April 26, 2018Model years 2007–2012DVSA recall R/2018/114EU Safety Gate A12/0729/183,211 vehicles affected

    Water may enter the wiper motor and cause corrosion and jamming, so the wipers may stop working or fail to start, restricting visibility. The motor and one mechanism rod will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    WATER INGRESS MAY CAUSE WINDSCREEN WIPER MOTOR TO FAIL
    Defect
    On the affected vehicles the windscreen wiper motor breather system may not be To the correct specification. This could in some cases result in water ingress leading to jamming of the motor due to corrosion. This could cause the wipers to cease operation or not start which in turn could result in restricted visibility for the driver.
    Remedy
    Replace the windscren wiper motor and one of the windscreen wiper mechanism rods.

  4. Electronic fault may affect vehicle functions

    Reported August 13, 2015Model years 2007–2010DVSA recall R/2015/161EU Safety Gate A12/1578/15733 vehicles affected

    A component in the built-in systems interface may be out of specification, causing the audio-navigation system, wipers or exterior lighting to malfunction and a warning light to illuminate. The unit will be checked and replaced if its production date is in the affected range.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    MALFUNCTION CAUSING INSTRUMENT PANEL FUNCTIONS TO BECOME INOPERABLE
    Defect
    An electronic component within the Built-in Systems Interface (BSI) may not be to the correct specification. This could cause the audio-navigation system the wipers and exterior lighting to malfunction and the warning light on the instrument panel may illuminate.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the production date of the BSI unit. Where the production date of the BSI unit is in the affected range the unit will be replaced.

  5. Engine drive belt may come off the pulleys

    Reported September 30, 2014Model years 2009DVSA recall R/2014/125EU Safety Gate A12/1790/142 vehicles affected

    Idler pulleys may wear at an angle and force the engine drive belt off, potentially depleting the battery, causing overheating and increasing steering effort on vehicles with hydraulic power steering. The belt will be replaced and the idler pulleys checked and replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE
    Defect
    Due to the type of material used for the engine drive belt the nylon idler pulley(s) may wear at an angle. With continued use under this condition the drive belt will be forced off the pulleys. This can lead to battery depletion Overheating and on vehicles with hydraulic power steering the steering effort will increase.
    Remedy
    Replace engine drive belt. Check and if necessary replace idler pulley(s).

  6. Brake lights may fail and drive belt may malfunction

    Reported September 30, 2014Model years 2008DVSA recall R/2014/1148 vehicles affected

    Contaminated brake light switch contacts may prevent the lights from working when the pedal is pressed. The drive belt may also fail, affecting steering assistance, battery charging and air conditioning. The switch and harness will be serviced, and the belt and, if needed, tensioner rollers replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE AND DRIVE BELT MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
    Defect
    Brake light switch contacts may become contaminated and the switch may not operate the brake lights when the brake pedal is depressed. Ancillary drive belt may fail affecting steering assistance battery charging and air conditioning operation.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles; replace brake light switch and clean switch harness; Replace drive belt and if necessary belt tensioner rollers

  7. Brake lights may not illuminate

    Reported September 30, 2014Model years 2007–2009DVSA recall R/2014/1122,474 vehicles affected

    Contaminated brake light switch contacts may prevent the brake lights operating when the pedal is pressed. The switch will be replaced and its harness cleaned.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE LIGHT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE
    Defect
    Brake light switch contacts may become contaminated and the switch may not operate the brake lights when the brake pedal is depressed.
    Remedy
    Replace brake light switch and clean switch harness on affected vehicles .

  8. Seat wiring may overheat if exposed to moisture

    Reported February 15, 2011Model years 2007–2008DVSA recall R/2011/01545 vehicles affected

    Unused front-seat power connectors under the rear footwell carpets may corrode if exposed to water, melted snow or de-icing agents, causing localised electrical overheating. The wires will be repositioned higher on the seat frame.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
    Defect
    On affected vehicles connectors intended to supply the electric front seats fitted to some versions are not used and are located under the rear footwell carpets. If these connectors come into contact with water of melted snow and de-icing agents they may corrode over a period of time and cause localised electrical overheating.
    Remedy
    The operation involves repositioning these electrical supply wires for the two front seats to move them higher up on the seat frame.

  9. Brake servo valve may reduce assistance

    Reported April 3, 2009Model years 2007–2008DVSA recall R/2009/0327 vehicles affected

    A faulty brake servo valve may reduce braking assistance, although the brakes remain operational. The valve will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY BE AFFECTED
    Defect
    It has been identified that due to incorrect operation of the brake servo valve the effectiveness of the assistance provided could be reduced. It should be noted that the brake function remains in operation.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the subject valve replaced.

  10. Diesel return pipe may abrade and leak

    Reported July 28, 2008Model years 2006–2008DVSA recall R/2008/1156,444 vehicles affected

    The diesel return pipe may wear through and leak fuel. The pipe will be inspected; if damaged, it will be replaced, and if undamaged, reinforcement will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE LEAKAGE FROM THE DIESEL RETURN PIPE FIXED TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
    Defect
    It has been identified that the diesel fuel return pipe which is fixed to the inlet manifold may be abraded to the extent that if left undetected will leak.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles as a preventative measure will have the pipe inspected for damage. If any is found the pipe will be replaced. In cases where the pipe remains undamaged it will be fitted with reinforcement.

  11. Engine may stall under firm braking

    Reported May 15, 2008Model years 2007–2008DVSA recall R/2008/0732,854 vehicles affected

    The engine may stall under very firm braking. Upgrade the engine ECU software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY STALL
    Defect
    It has been identified that there is a risk of the engine stalling under very firm braking conditions.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the engine ECU software upgraded.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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