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I will try my best to provide detailed info on various cars and what is like to live with them, I have already produced a few for Jaguar-car-forums, I will do my best to be unbiased, but it will be hard for some cars. I will re-produce press releases and copy from other motoring news.
Showing posts with label C-Crosser. Show all posts
Showing posts with label C-Crosser. Show all posts

Sunday, 5 October 2014

UK RECALL #3 - CITROEN - possible brake light and drive belt issues

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/114
Manufacturer Ref :NDC 
Make:CITROEN
Model :C-CROSSER
Launch Date :30/09/2014
Numbers Involved :8
Build Start Date :13/03/2008
Build End Date :31/05/2008 
Recall Details
Concern :BRAKE LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE AND DRIVE BELT MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
Description :Brake light switch contacts may become contaminated and the switch may not operate the brake lights when the brake pedal is depressed. Ancillary drive belt may fail affecting steering assistance, battery charging and air conditioning operation.
Remedial Action :On affected vehicles; replace brake light switch and clean switch harness; Replace drive belt and, if necessary, belt tensioner rollers
Vehicle Id :VF7******8U963482 to VF7******8U968450
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)

UK RECALL #2 - CITROEN - Possible loss of power steering.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/125
Manufacturer Ref :NDB 
Make:CITROEN
Model :C-Crosser
Launch Date :30/09/2014
Numbers Involved :2
Build Start Date :22/07/2009
Build End Date :11/09/2009 
Recall Details
Concern :LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE
Description :Due to the type of material used for the engine drive belt , the nylon idler pulley(s) may wear at an angle. With continued use under this condition, the drive belt will be forced off the pulleys. This can lead to battery depletion, Overheating and on vehicles with hydraulic power steering the steering effort will increase.
Remedial Action :Replace engine drive belt. Check and if necessary replace idler pulley(s).
Vehicle Id :VF7******AZ900786 to VF7******AZ900411
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)