Citroën C4 Recall R/2013/014: Rear Brake Calliper Mounting Bolts May Be Torqued Incorrectly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Feb 2013
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- MUN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4 vehicles built between 3 October 2012 and 3 October 2012. The rear brake caliper mounting bolts may not be to the required torque. The recall notice describes the fix as: are likely to be affected to replace the rear caliper mounting bolts and ensure they are correctly torqued. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear brake caliper mounting bolts may not be to the required torque. Therefore the bolts may slacken and cause noise.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR BRAKE CALLIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY BE TORQUED INCORRECTLY Defect: The rear brake caliper mounting bolts may not be to the required torque. Therefore the bolts may slacken and cause noise. Remedy: Recall the vehicles are likely to be affected to replace the rear caliper mounting bolts and ensure they are correctly torqued.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear brake calliper mounting bolts may be torqued incorrectly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: are likely to be affected to replace the rear caliper mounting bolts and ensure they are correctly torqued.
Are You Affected?
C4 built between 3 October 2012 and 3 October 2012 may be included. Citroën estimates 3 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 MUN or the DVSA reference R/2013/014. 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/2013/002 on 15 Jan 2013, for braking assistance may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2013/030 on 4 Mar 2013, for spot welds may not hold. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2013 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/014, launched 6 February 2013. 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.