REC-000218

active

2012–2013 CITROEN C4

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Citroen Automobiles Australia

Recall date: 31 May 2017

Defect

An insufficient anti corrosion coating was applied to the end cap on the outer tube of the tailgate gas springs, which may cause corrosion.

Hazard

Corrosion may result in the end cap breaking and hitting the operator and/or the tailgate falling down suddenly, resulting in an injury or a potential accident.

Remedy

Owners will be contacted by direct mail. Owners will be advised to arrange an appointment with their preferred Citroen authorised dealer to have the vehicle inspected and the replacement parts installed.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Citroen Automobiles Australia — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au