Citroën C2 recalls

11 official safety recalls for the Citroën C2 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. Exterior lights may switch off without warning

    Reported October 5, 2010Model years 2007–2008DVSA recall R/2010/15551,800 vehicles affected

    The lighting system may not detect the exterior lighting control ring position, causing the lights to switch off without warning. The lighting management software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING
    Defect
    It has been identified that the position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.

  2. Lights may switch off unexpectedly

    Reported October 19, 2009Model years 2006–2008DVSA recall R/2009/113111,258 vehicles affected

    Incorrect positioning of the lighting control ring by the lighting management system may cause the lights to switch off unexpectedly. Update the lighting management software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY
    Defect
    It has been identified that due to incorrect positioning of the exterior lighting control ring by the lighting management system the lights may switch off unexpectedly.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated

  3. Parking brake cable may fail

    Reported October 14, 2009Model years 2009DVSA recall R/2009/0961,508 vehicles affected

    The parking brake may fail because its cable was not made to specification. The parking brake cables will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
    Defect
    The parking brake may fail due to the cable not being manufactured to specification.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the parking brakes cables.

  4. Engine relay unit may cause equipment faults

    Reported December 24, 2008Model years 2008DVSA recall R/2008/19942,217 vehicles affected

    An incorrect engine relay unit may deteriorate and cause operating faults or failure of some equipment. The unit will be checked and replaced if it is not to the correct specification.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    WIPERS / LIGHTS/ BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED.
    Defect
    An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.

  5. Front suspension wishbone bolts may loosen

    Reported October 20, 2008Model years 2008DVSA recall R/2008/1509,304 vehicles affected

    Insufficient tightening of the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts could cause them to loosen and create abnormal noise. The bolts will be retightened.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT SUSPENSION WISHBONE COULD BECOME LOOSE
    Defect
    The tightening torque for the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts has proved insufficient. This can lead to loosening represented by abnormal noise
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and retorque front suspension wishbone bolts

  6. Rear seat cushion may become insecure

    Reported September 22, 2008Model years 2008DVSA recall R/2008/13418 vehicles affected

    Damaged rear seat cushion fixings may prevent the cushion from staying in place. The fixings will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR SEAT CUSHION MAY BECOME INSECURE
    Defect
    Following a manufacturing issue the rear sear cushion fixings may become damaged and the cushion may not stay in place
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace rear seat cushion fixings

  7. Braking efficiency may reduce

    Reported December 19, 2006Model years 2006DVSA recall R/2006/2258,064 vehicles affected

    If battery voltage is abnormally low, the anti-lock braking system control unit may not work to specification, rarely reducing braking efficiency. The control unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY REDUCE
    Defect
    If the battery voltage is abnormally low the antilock braking system electronic control unit may not perform to specification which in rare cases may cause a reduction in braking efficiency.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the Electronic Control Unit.

  8. Accelerator pedal may return too slowly

    Reported March 28, 2006Model years 2005DVSA recall R/2006/05119,736 vehicles affected

    The accelerator pedal may return too slowly, affecting vehicle driving. The pedal will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURNS TOO SLOWLY
    Defect
    It has been identified that the accelerator pedal can return too slowly. This can have an effect on the driving of the vehicle
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the accelerator pedal replaced.

  9. Brake linkage may reduce braking efficiency

    Reported December 15, 2005Model years 2005DVSA recall R/2005/18520,316 vehicles affected

    A defectively assembled brake linkage lever may reduce braking efficiency. The lever will be checked and repositioned if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY
    Defect
    This concern relates to right hand drive vehicles only. There may cases of the brake linkage lever being defectively assembled which may result in a loss of braking efficiency.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected check and where necessary reposition the brake pedal relay linkage lever.

  10. Suspension springs may break

    Reported October 26, 2005Model years 2003DVSA recall R/2005/1484,962 vehicles affected

    If a spring breaks, it could contact the tyre. A suspension cup will be fitted to each side of the front suspension.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION SPRINGS MAY BREAK
    Defect
    In the exceptional event of a spring breaking there could be a risk of the spring making contact with the vehicle tyre.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a suspension cup to each side of the front suspension.

  11. Rear splash shield may wear the brake hose

    Reported May 17, 2004Model years 2003–2004DVSA recall R/2004/0723,193 vehicles affected

    At full suspension travel, the left rear splash shield could contact and wear the brake hose over time. The shield will be modified and the hose rerouted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE CONTACT BETWEEN THE LEFT HAND REAR SPLASH SHIELD AND THE BRAKE HOSE.
    Defect
    Contact at full suspension travel may occur between the left hand rear splash shield and the brake hose. This may result in wearing of the hose after a period of time.
    Remedy
    Likely to be affected vehicles will have the splash shield modified and the brake hose re-routed.

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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