Citroen — Berlingo V3,C3 V3&V4 ,C3 Picasso,C4 Cactus,C4 Picasso,C4 V2 & DS4,C-Elysée,DS3,DS5,Spacetour/Jumpy 4
Passenger car
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Catégorie
- Motor vehicles
- Risque
- The teeth of the timing belt may wear off prematurely due to excessive dynamic tension in dusty conditions. As a result, the engine may stall at high engine speeds and not being able to restart, increasing the risk of an accident.
- Origin
- France
⚖️ Actions ordonnées par les autorités
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
What is this? Some Citroen cars have a timing belt that may wear out too soon in dusty places. This can make the engine stop suddenly at high speeds.
What's happening? The belt’s teeth can break from too much stress in dusty areas. If this happens, the engine may stall and not restart. This could cause an accident.
Does this affect me? This issue affects certain Citroen models in France, Estonia, and Finland. Check if your car is one of the listed types.
What should I do? Take your car to a Citroen dealer right away. Ask your dealer or mechanic about the timing belt before driving long distances.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The teeth of the timing belt may wear off prematurely due to excessive dynamic tension in dusty conditions. As a result, the engine may stall at high engine speeds and not being able to restart, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: France
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