Citroën C4 Recall R/2005/176: Short Circuit May Occur/risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Nov 2005
- Launched
- 12,220
- vehicles in the UK
- XWU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4 vehicles built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2005. Repeated ingress of saline water into the connections to the Electronic Control Unit for the Anti- Lock Braking system may eventually result in a short circuit that could cause a fire in the engine compartment. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the ABS block and strengthen the sealing of the electrical connections. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Repeated ingress of saline water into the connections to the Electronic Control Unit for the Anti- Lock Braking system may eventually result in a short circuit that could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR/RISK OF FIRE Defect: Repeated ingress of saline water into the connections to the Electronic Control Unit for the Anti- Lock Braking system may eventually result in a short circuit that could cause a fire in the engine compartment. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the ABS block and strengthen the sealing of the electrical connections.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the ABS block and strengthen the sealing of the electrical connections.
Are You Affected?
C4 built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2005 may be included. Citroën estimates 12,220 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 campaign code XWU or the DVSA reference R/2005/176. 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?.
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2005/148 on 26 Oct 2005, for suspension springs may break. The one launched after it was R/2005/185 on 15 Dec 2005, for possible loss of braking efficiency. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2005 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/176, launched 25 November 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.