Citroën C4, DS4 Recall R/2012/061: Suspension Bolt Torque May Be Incorrect, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 1 May 2012
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- MQF
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4, DS4 vehicles built between 6 February 2012 and 8 February 2012. The front suspension lower arms may not be fully secure as the mounting bolts may not have been tightened correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the suspension bolts and tighten them to the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension lower arms may not be fully secure as the mounting bolts may not have been tightened correctly. The driver will initially be alerted to there being a concern because of the abnormal noise that will develop. If the noise is ignored over a long period it is possible the suspension lower arms may detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUSPENSION BOLT TORQUE MAY BE INCORRECT Defect: The front suspension lower arms may not be fully secure as the mounting bolts may not have been tightened correctly. The driver will initially be alerted to there being a concern because of the abnormal noise that will develop. If the noise is ignored over a long period it is possible the suspension lower arms may detach. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the suspension bolts and tighten them to the correct torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: suspension bolt torque may be incorrect.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the suspension bolts and tighten them to the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
C4, DS4 built between 6 February 2012 and 8 February 2012 may be included. Citroën estimates 6 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 MQF or the DVSA reference R/2012/061. 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/2012/048 on 23 Apr 2012, for vehicle may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2012/062 on 1 May 2012, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2012 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/061, launched 1 May 2012. 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.