Citroën C4 Recall R/2011/039: Tailgate May Operate Incorrectly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 5 Apr 2011
- Launched
- 10,844
- vehicles in the UK
- MHU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4 vehicles built between 29 May 2004 and 21 July 2006. The wiring loom to the tailgate may have been routed incorrectly. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the tailgate wiring harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiring loom to the tailgate may have been routed incorrectly. This could cause damage to the wiring and amongst other things the boot to open inadvertently.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TAILGATE MAY OPERATE INCORRECTLY Defect: The wiring loom to the tailgate may have been routed incorrectly. This could cause damage to the wiring and amongst other things the boot to open inadvertently. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the tailgate wiring harness.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause damage to the wiring and amongst other things the boot to open inadvertently.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the tailgate wiring harness.
Are You Affected?
C4 built between 29 May 2004 and 21 July 2006 may be included. Citroën estimates 10,844 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.
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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 MHU or the DVSA reference R/2011/039. 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/2011/032 on 31 Mar 2011, for windscreen wiper motor may fail. The one launched after it was R/2011/049 on 18 Apr 2011, for electric parking brake may malfunction. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2011 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/039, launched 5 April 2011. 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.