Citroën Nemo recalls

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:

• United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
• United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

1. Gearbox control harness may wear and affect gear selection

   Reported October 1, 2013Model years 2008–2010DVSA recall R/2013/106809 vehicles affected

   The gearbox control harness may wear through contact with nearby components. Electrical faults could affect gear selection, illuminate a warning lamp and compromise driveability. The harness will be checked and additional protection fitted if needed.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   INABILITY TO CHANGE GEAR

   Defect

   Over time partial wear of the gearbox control harnesses may occur due to contact with surrounding components. Gear selection may be affected as a result of electrical faults in some rare cases including the lighting of the warning lamp on the instrument panel and the driveability of the vehicle may be compromised.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the condition of the gearbox control harness and where necessary fit additional protection.

2. Brake vacuum hose may reduce braking assistance

   Reported January 15, 2013Model years 2012DVSA recall R/2013/002618 vehicles affected

   A vacuum hose union in the braking system may be out of specification, reducing braking assistance. The hose will be checked and replaced if necessary.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY BE REDUCED

   Defect

   One of the vacuum hose unions in the braking system may not be to specification. This could cause a reduction in braking assistance.

   Remedy

   Check and if necessary replace the hose.

3. Engine may fail due to faulty bearings

   Reported November 14, 2012Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2012/1294,676 vehicles affected

   Con-rod shell bearings may wear prematurely and could cause engine failure. Dealers will replace the bearings.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   ENGINE MAY FAIL

   Defect

   It has been established that the con-rod (big end) shell bearings may not have been manufactured to specification. This could lead to premature deterioration of the shells and if not identified it could result in engine failure.

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles and replace con-rod shell bearings.

4. Rear axle cross member may crack

   Reported October 22, 2012Model years 2008–2010DVSA recall R/2012/0994,350 vehicles affected

   Repeated maximum suspension travel may cause a crack in the rear axle cross member to grow until a rear wheel rubs on the wheel arch. The cross member and suspension bump stops will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   REAR CROSS MEMBER MAY CRACK

   Defect

   Over a period of time a small crack can appear on the rear axle cross member particularly under conditions of repeated maximum suspension travel. The small crack could increase in size and eventually lead to the rear wheel rubbing on the wheel arch.

   Remedy

   Replace the rear axle cross member and suspension bump stops.

5. Crankshaft fault may cause engine failure

   Reported November 5, 2010Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2010/192216 vehicles affected

   Incorrect machining may leave the crankshaft out of specification, causing insufficient lubrication and possible engine failure. The engine will be replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   ENGINE MAY FAIL

   Defect

   Due to incorrect machining it is possible that the crankshaft is not to the correct specification which can lead to insufficient lubrication of the crankshaft and subsequent engine failure.

   Remedy

   Recall all affected vehicles and replace the engine.

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.