Citroën C4 Picasso recalls

39 official safety recalls for the Citroën C4 Picasso from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

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  1. On-board diagnostics may not detect emissions faults

    Reported August 18, 2025Model years 2017–2020DVSA recall R/2025/346EU Safety Gate SR/03151/2520,299 vehicles affected

    A fault in the diagnostics for the selective catalytic reduction system or diesel particulate filter may prevent the malfunction indicator light from illuminating, so the vehicle may not meet emissions regulations. Engine control unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
    Defect
    Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
    Remedy
    Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.

  2. Engine software may cause emissions non-compliance

    Reported March 13, 2024Model years 2022DVSA recall R/2024/1361,665 vehicles affected

    Under certain conditions, engine emissions may not meet regulatory requirements on affected vehicles below 12500 miles. The mileage will be checked and the engine control unit calibration updated if the vehicle is below 12500 miles.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Cross carline Engine software
    Defect
    On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.
    Remedy
    Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.

  3. Timing belt debris may affect brake assistance

    Reported December 13, 2022Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2023/0464,564 vehicles affected

    Ageing engine oil may cause timing belt material to detach and affect the brake vacuum pump, risking reduced or lost braking assistance. Software will be updated to warn earlier; the belt will be checked and replaced if needed, along with other brake assistance parts and the vacuum pump as required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
    Defect
    On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
    Remedy
    To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance). The timing belt will be checked and if needed replaced with other components of the braking assistance system and the vacuum pump.

  4. Timing belt material may affect the brake vacuum pump

    Reported December 13, 2022Model years 2017–2020DVSA recall R/2023/036109,920 vehicles affected

    Material detaching from the timing belt as engine oil ages may affect the brake vacuum pump. A software update will improve vacuum diagnosis to warn earlier about possible loss or reduction of braking assistance.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
    Defect
    On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
    Remedy
    To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance).

  5. Diesel particle filter may overheat and crack

    Reported July 8, 2022Model years 2017–2022EU Safety Gate A12/00270/23

    The diesel particle filter may overheat and crack, which could harm the environment. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Environment
    Defect
    The diesel particle filter may overheat and develop cracks. This could have a negative impact on the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  6. Timing belt material may affect brake vacuum pump

    Reported January 20, 2021Model years 2013–2017DVSA recall R/2020/327169,808 vehicles affected

    Material detaching from the timing belt may affect the brake vacuum pump. Detection software will be updated, and the pump and timing belt will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY BE AFFECTED BY MATERIAL DETACHING FROM THE TIMING BELT
    Defect
    The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.
    Remedy
    Update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt.

  7. Diesel particulate filter may not filter as required

    Reported November 13, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2020/3301,296 vehicles affected

    The diesel particulate filter may not meet the required filtering specification. The filter will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE FILTERING PERFORMANCE OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    The filtering performance of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) may not meet the required specification.
    Remedy
    Replace the DPF on affected vehicles.

  8. Engine software calibration may cause excess NOx emissions

    Reported September 26, 2019Model years 2013–2016DVSA recall R/2019/32931,740 vehicles affected

    Engine management software calibration could cause NOx emissions to exceed regulatory limits. The engine management software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DUE TO THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE NOX EMISSIONS MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATORY LIMITS
    Defect
    The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which do not comply with the regulatory limits.
    Remedy
    Download new engine management software

  9. Oil gallery plug may leak oil

    Reported July 17, 2018EU Safety Gate A12/1363/18

    An incorrectly tightened cylinder-housing oil gallery plug could leak oil, creating a skid hazard for following traffic. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The cylinder-housing oil gallery plug may not have been correctly tightened. As a consequence oil might leak which presents a skid hazard for following traffic.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  10. Engine software may cause overheating and failure

    Reported July 12, 2018EU Safety Gate A12/1354/18

    Incorrect engine software could cause cooling errors and a malfunctioning high-temperature warning, allowing the engine to overheat unnoticed, leak oil or fail. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The cars have an incorrect version of the engine's software, leading to errors in the cooling strategy and malfunction of the engine's "high temperature" warning system. This could lead to unnoticed overheating of the engine, which may leak oil and also fail, increasing the risk of accident.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  11. Airbags may not deploy in a collision

    Reported May 10, 2018Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2018/128EU Safety Gate A12/0778/18330 vehicles affected

    Damage to an internal component in the airbag triggering ECU may prevent an airbag from deploying, with no warning signs. Replace all affected ECUs as a precaution.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIRBAGS MAY NOT BE TRIGGERED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
    Defect
    On the affected vehicles an internal component within the airbag triggering ECU may have been damaged which could lead to non deployment. There are no early warning signs or symptoms for the customer to indicate if the ECU is incorrect.
    Remedy
    The manufacturer has no simple method to check the internal component. Therefore all ECU's in affected vehicles to be changed as a precaution.

  12. Engine may overheat

    Reported February 13, 2018Model years 2012–2015DVSA recall R/2018/049EU Safety Gate A12/0492/188,392 vehicles affected

    The engine cooling control strategy and temperature alert threshold could allow the engine to overheat, triggering a warning light and message. Engine management software will be updated to improve temperature control.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY OVERHEAT
    Defect
    The engine electronic cooling management control strategy and the maximum temperature alert threshold could cause the engine to overheat. This could result in a warning light and a message being displayed on the instrument panel.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles download a new engine management software in order to modify the cooling management parameters to improve the control of the engine operating temperature.

  13. Engine component may cause loss of performance

    Reported December 15, 2017Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2017/339EU Safety Gate A12/1345/17675 vehicles affected

    An engine component may be out of specification, causing loss of performance or stalling and potentially engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances, speed may increase briefly without warning. The engine will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.

  14. Bonnet inner skin may detach

    Reported December 5, 2017Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2017/326EU Safety Gate A12/1798/176,848 vehicles affected

    The bonnet inner skin may not be held securely and could vibrate, distort or detach. Additional adhesive will be applied between the skin and inner panel.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BONNET SKIN MAY BECOME INSECURE
    Defect
    The bonnet inner skin may not be adequately retained. This may cause the bonnet to vibrate or distort. In extreme cases the skin could detach.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles apply additional adhesive between the bonnet skin and its inner panel.

  15. Starter motor wiring may short circuit

    Reported September 22, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/2699 vehicles affected

    The starter supply terminal may be incorrectly positioned and foul other components, causing a short circuit. Its position will be checked and corrected if needed, and additional protection added.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STARTER MOTOR SUPPLY WIRING HARNESS MAY BECOME DAMAGED
    Defect
    The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminaL. Correct it if necessary and add additional protection.

  16. Starter motor relay may overheat

    Reported April 24, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/13921,642 vehicles affected

    A faulty internal relay component may affect starter operation and cause the starter motor to overheat, with a fire risk in extreme cases. The relay will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STARTER MOTOR MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
    Defect
    A possible nonconformity of an internal component of the starter motor relay could affect the control of the starter motor. This could adversely affect the starting operation and damage the starter motor due to overheating and in extreme cases there is a risk of fire.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.

  17. Front suspension bolts may break

    Reported November 29, 2016Model years 2014–2015DVSA recall R/2016/276EU Safety Gate A12/1646/162,662 vehicles affected

    Wishbone fixing bolts may not meet specification and could break, affecting the driver's ability to control the vehicle. The bolts will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT SUSPENSION MAY FAIL
    Defect
    The front suspension wishbones fixing bolts may not be to the correct specification which could lead to a risk of them breaking. This may affetc the driver's ability to control the vehicle.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace the wishbone fixing bolts.

  18. Rear seat belt buckle strap may fail in a crash

    Reported March 31, 2016Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2016/0572,238 vehicles affected

    A rear seat belt buckle strap may fail in an impact and not restrain the occupant correctly. The buckle batch numbers will be checked and affected buckles replaced where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELT BUCKLE STRAP MAY FAIL
    Defect
    The seat belt buckle fitted to the second row rear seat/s may have been damaged during the production process at the supplier. In the event of an impact the seat belt buckle strap could fail and not restrain the occupant correctly.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the batch numbers and where necessary replace the seat belt buckle.

  19. Door lock may jam or open unexpectedly

    Reported March 31, 2016Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2016/055919 vehicles affected

    A door lock component defect may jam the mechanism and prevent a door from closing. In rare cases, a door could unlock and open unexpectedly. Dealers will check the locks and replace them if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DOOR MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
    Defect
    A manufacturing defect in one of the components of the door locks could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors. In rare cases the door could unlock and open unexpectedly.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.

  20. Door lock may jam or open unexpectedly

    Reported March 31, 2016Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2016/0541,914 vehicles affected

    A door lock component may jam and prevent a door from closing. In rare cases, a door could unlock and open unexpectedly. Door locks will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DOOR MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
    Defect
    A manufacturing defect in one of the components of the door locks could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors. In rare cases the door could unlock and open unexpectedly.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.

  21. Door lock may jam and door may open unexpectedly

    Reported March 31, 2016Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2016/0521,292 vehicles affected

    A door lock component may jam and prevent a door from closing; in rare cases, a door could unlock and open unexpectedly. Door locks will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DOOR MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
    Defect
    A manufacturing defect in one of the components of the door locks could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors. In rare cases the door could unlock and open unexpectedly.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.

  22. Turbocharger oil leak may damage the engine

    Reported March 10, 2016Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2016/042102 vehicles affected

    A faulty retaining bolt may cause an oil leak at the turbocharger lubrication union. Dealers will replace the bolt and seals.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    OIL LEAK MAY DAMAGE ENGINE
    Defect
    An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.

  23. Door locks may jam or unlock unexpectedly

    Reported January 4, 2016Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2015/2611,939 vehicles affected

    A defect in a door lock may jam its mechanism, preventing the door from closing, or cause it to unlock and open unexpectedly. The affected locks will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DOORS MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
    Defect
    A manufacturing defect of a component within any of the four door locks could result in jamming of the internal mechanism which prevents the closing of any of the vehicle's doors or risk unexpected unlocking and opening of the doors.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the affected door locks.

  24. Fuel heater cover may distort and leak

    Reported December 8, 2015Model years 2012–2014DVSA recall R/2015/243EU Safety Gate A12/1484/1566,381 vehicles affected

    A defective fuel filter heater may distort its cover, allowing air in and fuel out. This could cause poor starting and illuminate a warning light. The cover will be replaced and the connector checked and replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    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.

  25. Power steering assistance may be reduced

    Reported July 10, 2015EU Safety Gate A12/1580/15

    A fault in the electric power steering control unit may reduce steering assistance while driving or manoeuvring. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    null A problem with an internal component of the electric power steering electronic management device could result in a reduction in the steering assistance when driving or during manoeuvres.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Portugal

  26. Front suspension wishbone bolts may fail

    Reported May 26, 2015Model years 2013–2014DVSA recall R/2015/101EU Safety Gate A12/0767/1523,035 vehicles affected

    Front suspension wishbone fixing bolts may be out of specification and fail, compromising the wishbones and potentially affecting directional control. The bolts will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL
    Defect
    The fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones may not be to the correct specification. This could lead to the bolts failing and the security of the wishbones being compromised. If this occurs there is a possibility that the directional control of the vehicle could be adversely affected.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected and replace all the fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones.

  27. Reverse gear locking collar may cause wrong gear selection

    Reported December 17, 2014Model years 2013DVSA recall R/2014/16952 vehicles affected

    A locking collar that does not meet specification may cause the wrong gear to be selected. The collar will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE INCORRECT GEAR MAYBE SELECTED
    Defect
    It has been identified that the reverse gear locking collar on the gear lever may not have been manufacturered to specification. This could result the incorret selection of gears.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles to replace the locking collar.

  28. Fuel rail pipes may leak and create a fire risk

    Reported February 26, 2014Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2014/0251,674 vehicles affected

    High-pressure fuel rail pipes may not be tightened to specification, causing fuel to leak onto the engine. Vapour contacting a hot component could cause an engine bay fire. The pipes will be retightened to specification.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
    Defect
    It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
    Remedy
    Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.

  29. Starter motor wiring may wear and cause a fire

    Reported October 5, 2012Model years 2006–2010DVSA recall R/2012/0949,848 vehicles affected

    The starter motor wiring harness may wear over time from rubbing, causing electrical problems or, in the worst case, a fire. Additional protection will be fitted to the harness.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    RISK OF FIRE
    Defect
    The starter motor wiring harness may be subject to long term wear due to rubbing. This can cause electrical problems or in the worst case a fire.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to add further protection to the starter motor wiring harness.

  30. Front seatbelt fixing bolts may loosen or break

    Reported March 8, 2012Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2012/026352 vehicles affected

    The front seatbelt return rail fixing bolts may loosen and, under extreme force, break. The bolts on both sides will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELT FIXING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN
    Defect
    The fixing bolts of the front LH and RH seat belt return rail may loosen and in cases of extreme force break.
    Remedy
    The bolts on the left and right- hand sides will be replaced.

  31. Electric parking brake cable may not apply enough force

    Reported April 18, 2011Model years 2006–2007DVSA recall R/2011/0498,230 vehicles affected

    A faulty operating cable may cause the electric parking brake to apply insufficient force, leaving only one wheel operating or locked. A warning lamp and message will appear. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the cable if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE MAY MALFUNCTION
    Defect
    It has been identified that due to a nonconformity in one of the operating cables of the Electric Parking Brake (FSE) it is possible that insufficient application (force) will be applied. This could result in only one wheel operating or locked. The driver however will receive warning of the issue by the illumination of the Parking Brake Warning Lamp on the instrument panel along with a message on the multifuction screen.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles for inspection repair or if required the replacement of the cable.

  32. Fuel return pipe may chafe and leak

    Reported February 22, 2011Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2011/018132 vehicles affected

    The fuel return pipe may rub against the diesel filter support and develop a fuel leak. A protective sleeve will be fitted to the pipe.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    It is possible that the fuel return pipe may chaff on the diesel fuel filter support in the engine compartment. This can if not identified result in a fuel leak.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles for the addition of a protective sleeve to the return pipe.

  33. Front seat belt may not lock correctly

    Reported June 4, 2010Model years 2009DVSA recall R/2010/060134 vehicles affected

    A front seat belt may not lock correctly in its buckle, leaving the occupant insufficiently restrained in a violent impact. The locking mechanism will be checked and repaired if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT SEAT BELT MAY NOT LOCK CORRECTLY
    Defect
    The front seat belts may not lock in the buckles correctly which will have the affect of the front passengers not being sufficiently restrained in the case of a violent impact.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary repair the seat belt locking mechanism.

  34. 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.

  35. Parking brake may not hold on steep gradients

    Reported November 14, 2008Model years 2006–2007DVSA recall R/2008/1639,398 vehicles affected

    A cable production fault may prevent the parking brake from holding the vehicle securely on a steep gradient. The cables will be checked and replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE MAY BE INEFFECTIVE
    Defect
    It has been identified that due to a production non conformity in one of the electric parking brake cables the brake may not hold the vehicle securely on a steep gradient when the parking brake is applied. This will be accompanied by the illumination of the warning lamp and a message saying parking brake faulty on the multifunction screen.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicle swill have the conformity of the cables checked and replaced as necessary.

  36. Front brake caliper fixing screws may loosen

    Reported September 18, 2008Model years 2006DVSA recall R/2008/133143 vehicles affected

    The front brake caliper fixing screws may not meet the required standard and could loosen. They will be replaced with approved screws.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MAY BECOME INSECURE
    Defect
    The front brake caliper fixing screws are not to standard (non - conforming) and may slacken
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace fixing screws with approved type.

  37. Panoramic roof moulding may detach

    Reported August 1, 2008Model years 2007DVSA recall R/2008/107367 vehicles affected

    Incorrect bonding may cause the glass panoramic roof moulding to partly release and become visible to the driver; over time it could detach. The bonding will be checked and the moulding replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    RISK OF PARTIAL DE-BONDING OF GLASS PANORAMIC ROOF MOULDING.
    Defect
    It has been identified that in the event of incorrect bonding there is a risk of the partial release of the glass panoramic roof moulding such that it becomes visible to the driver. If the concern is not rectified in the long term; the moulding could detach. It should be noted that there is no risk to the integrity of the sealing of the affected area.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the bonding of the moulding checked and replaced as necessary.

  38. Brake assistance may be reduced

    Reported July 16, 2008Model years 2006DVSA recall R/2008/111921 vehicles affected

    A defective check valve in the brake vacuum pump may reduce braking assistance over time. The valve will be replaced; some vehicles will also have the air dosing unit replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VACUUM BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY REDUCE.
    Defect
    It has been identified that the check valve within the brake assistance vacuum pump may suffer from a non-conformity which in time may reduce the braking assistance.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles as a preventative measure will have the subject valve replaced. At the same time certain vehicles will also have the air dosing unit replaced.

  39. Front seat belt may provide reduced restraint

    Reported July 20, 2007Model years 2006–2007DVSA recall R/2007/109101 vehicles affected

    In very rare cases and under certain impact conditions, the front seat belt may provide less restraint. The front seat belt buckles will be replaced as a precaution.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELT MAY FAIL IN A COLLISION
    Defect
    It has been identified that on some vehicles fitted with electrically controlled seats in very rare cases and under certain impact conditions the front seatbelt may provide a diminished level of restraint.
    Remedy
    As a preventative measure subject vehicles will have the front seatbelt buckles replaced.

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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