Passenger cars
Passenger cars was recalled on 17 April 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0495/09. Injuries risk reported by Germany. The product poses a risk of injuries because of a fault in the engine relay unit, which controls certain functions such as the windscreen wipers, headlights and ignition, and which can lead to intermittent malfunction or failure which may cause a risk of accident.
| Alert Number | 0495/09 |
| Brand | Citroën |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | France |
| Model Number | Type (C2 model), EC type-approvale2*2001/116*0283*.., e2*2001/116*0284*..,e2*2001/116*0344*.., e2*2001/116*0285*..e2*2001/116*0309*.., e2*2001/116*0286*..e2*2001/116*0316*.., e2*2001/116*0339*..Type (C3 model), EC type-approval e2*98/14*0256*.., e2*98/14*0257*..,e2*2001/116*0289*.., e2*98/14*0258*.., e2*98/14*0259*.., e2*2001/116*0317*..e2*98/14*0261*.., e2*2001/116*0318*..e2*2001/116*0329*..Type (C3 Pluriel model), EC type-approval e2*2001/116*0266*..Type (C4 model), EC type-approval e2*2001/116*0302*..Type (C4 Picasso model), EC type-approval e2*2001/116*0345*..Type (C5 model), EC type-approval e2*2001/116*0360*..Type (C6 model), EC type-approval e2*2001/116*0320*..Type (Berlingo car model), EC type-approval e2*2001/116*0366*..Type (Berlingo lorry model), ABE N129 |
| Published | 17 April 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because of a fault in the engine relay unit, which controls certain functions such as the windscreen wipers, headlights and ignition, and which can lead to intermittent malfunction or failure which may cause a risk of accident.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The affected vehicles were manufactured between the end of February and mid-June 2008 and have a vehicle identification number in the ranges: C2: VF7JMHFXC97520052 to VF7JMHFXC97545482C3 Pluriel: VF7HB8HZC28105813 to VF7HBKFVC28108149C3: VF7FCHFXC29061113 to VF7FCHFXC29154093C4: VF7LC5FXH74853490 to VF7LC5FWC74867705C4: VF7LC5FXH74853490 to VF7LC5FWC74867705C5: VF7RWRHRJ54004739 to VF7RDRFJF54032534C6: VF7TDUHZJ78017960 to VF7TDUHZJ78018085Berlingo: VF77G9HXC67000531 to VF77J9HTC67612959
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Passenger cars.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.