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CITROEN C3, C3 AIRCROSS, C4, C4X — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2026-03-09

Citroen C3, C3 AIRCROSS, C4, C4X: reduced clearance of Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-09
Manufacturer	CITROEN
Models affected	C3, C3 AIRCROSS, C4, C4X
Units affected	5240
Defect	Affected vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.
Remedy	Replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. Check the distance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator and re??osition or replace the pipe if required.
Recall number	R/2026/073
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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