Citroën Picasso Recall R/2005/016: Abnormal Wear On The Dashboard Harness, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Feb 2005
- Launched
- 4,806
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2005/016
- DVSA reference
Citroën recalled Picasso vehicles built between 1 October 2003 and 1 November 2003. The dashboard harness on some vehicles may chafe which could cause random malfunctioning of the electric windows and in extreme cases could lead to a short circuit. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely be affected and fit a plastic clip to the window switch wiring harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The dashboard harness on some vehicles may chafe which could cause random malfunctioning of the electric windows and in extreme cases could lead to a short circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ABNORMAL WEAR ON THE DASHBOARD HARNESS Defect: The dashboard harness on some vehicles may chafe which could cause random malfunctioning of the electric windows and in extreme cases could lead to a short circuit. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely be affected and fit a plastic clip to the window switch wiring harness.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause random malfunctioning of the electric windows and in extreme cases could lead to a short circuit.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely be affected and fit a plastic clip to the window switch wiring harness.
Are You Affected?
Picasso built between 1 October 2003 and 1 November 2003 may be included. Citroën estimates 4,806 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Citroën, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Citroën.
- Book with any franchised Citroën dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2005/016. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlingo, Picasso, XsaraRear damper may become insecure | Book soon | R/2009/099 | |
| PicassoEngine may fail | Low | R/2006/095 | |
| Berlingo, Berlingo Multispace, PicassoSuspension springs may break | Book soon | R/2005/095 | |
| C4, C5, PicassoDiesel fuel return pipe may leak | Urgent | R/2005/057 | |
| PicassoPossible loss of acceleration | Low | R/2003/168 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2004/169 on 21 Sep 2004, for the brake hose may chafe and leak. The one launched after it was R/2005/020 on 8 Feb 2005, for the securing nuts of the sunroof may fail. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/016, launched 7 February 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.