Citroën C4 Recall R/2011/161: Pedal Bracket May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Dec 2011
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- MNM
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4 vehicles built between 1 October 2011 and 3 October 2011. The nuts that secure the pedal mounting assembly may be the wrong specification. The dealer will replace the nuts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The nuts that secure the pedal mounting assembly may be the wrong specification. This could allow the nuts to work loose. If this happens control of the vehicle could be effected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PEDAL BRACKET MAY FAIL Defect: The nuts that secure the pedal mounting assembly may be the wrong specification. This could allow the nuts to work loose. If this happens control of the vehicle could be effected. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the nuts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: pedal bracket may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the nuts.
Are You Affected?
C4 built between 1 October 2011 and 3 October 2011 may be included. Citroën estimates 2 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 MNM or the DVSA reference R/2011/161. 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/2011/156 on 24 Nov 2011, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2011/165 on 9 Dec 2011, for suspension fixings may loosen. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/161, launched 8 December 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.