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Citroen C3 PICASSO Recalls

There are currently 11 safety recalls out on the Citroen C3 PICASSO. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    23/06/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/238
    VIN start:
    VF7******ET538527
    VIN end:
    VF7******HT550243
    Car Build Date:
    06/09/2014 - 13/03/2017
    Concern:
    The Operation Of The Brake Vacumn Pump May Be Affected Due To Material Detaching From The Timing Belt
    Defect:
    The operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt.
    Remedy:
    Check and if necessary replace the timing belt and other components of the braking assistance system including the vacuum pump. Additionally alter servicing schedules depending on usage.
  • Announcement date:
    26/09/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/329
    VIN start:
    VF7******ES504628
    VIN end:
    VF7******FJ759717
    Car Build Date:
    25/09/2013 - 15/05/2016
    Concern:
    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
  • Announcement date:
    10/03/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/042
    Car Build Date:
    25/01/2016 - 15/02/2016
    Concern:
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    08/04/2014
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/037
    VIN start:
    VF7******DT557444
    VIN end:
    VF7******DT560523
    Car Build Date:
    28/11/2013 - 10/12/2013
    Concern:
    The Weld Plates Of The Tailgate Strut Mounting Plates May Not Conform
    Defect:
    The weld securing the tailgate struts may not be strong enough to support the tailgate in the long term and may detach. If this happens the tailgate may not remain in the open position.
    Remedy:
    In the event of the weld not meeting conformity the tailgate must be replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    26/02/2014
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/025
    VIN start:
    VF7******EJ527141
    VIN end:
    VF7******EY504899
    Car Build Date:
    07/01/2014 - 15/01/2014
    Concern:
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    09/07/2012
    Recalls number:
    R/2012/076
    VIN start:
    VF7******AA670051
    VIN end:
    VF7******BA562182
    Car Build Date:
    21/10/2010 - 19/05/2011
    Concern:
    Engine May Cut Out
    Defect:
    The battery earth cable dimensions are incorrect and may cause the cable to break. This will then cause the engine to cut out.
    Remedy:
    Replace the battery negative cable with a new dimension cable. (length and terminal)
  • Announcement date:
    06/07/2012
    Recalls number:
    R/2012/074
    VIN start:
    VF7******BA568443
    VIN end:
    VF7******CW514555
    Car Build Date:
    07/06/2011 - 27/01/2012
    Concern:
    Abs/esp May Not Operate Correctly
    Defect:
    The ABS block may not conform to manufacturer specification. This could affect the operation of the ABS/ESP systems on the rare occasions that they are activated.
    Remedy:
    The hydraulic ABS/ESP block will be checked and if necessary replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    02/09/2011
    Recalls number:
    R/2011/120
    VIN start:
    VF7******AA679722
    VIN end:
    VF7******BW563946
    Car Build Date:
    07/01/2011 - 23/05/2011
    Concern:
    Engine May Cut Out
    Defect:
    The battery earth return cable maybe too short which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail at its gearbox mounting point. This could result in the engine cutting out.
    Remedy:
    Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.
  • Announcement date:
    17/06/2011
    Recalls number:
    R/2011/061
    VIN start:
    VF7******8T500211
    VIN end:
    VF7******BT534931
    Car Build Date:
    29/07/2008 - 31/05/2011
    Concern:
    Passenger May Influence Brake Operation
    Defect:
    The brakes could be inadvertently applied by the passenger.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a cover over the cross shaft lobe on the passenger side.
  • Announcement date:
    24/08/2010
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/118
    VIN start:
    VF7******8T501206
    VIN end:
    VF7******AT529088
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    Windscreen Trim May Detach
    Defect:
    The security of the windscreen trim may deteriorate over a period of time. This could ultimately result in detachment of the trim.
    Remedy:
    Recall affected vehicles check security of trim and if required replace trim.
  • Announcement date:
    20/06/2010
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/054
    VIN start:
    VF7******AT507332
    VIN end:
    VF7******AT520238
    Car Build Date:
    21/01/2010 - 02/03/2010
    Concern:
    Fuel Pipes May Leak
    Defect:
    The fuel supply lines may not be correctly routed under the vehicle and may contact the heat shield. Should this occur it can result in chaffing of the fuel pipe which can cause a leak.
    Remedy:
    Recall the affected vehicles and fit additional securing fixings.
Step 3 - Contact your nearest dealer

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