Citroën C4 Picasso Recall R/2015/101: Possibility Of Loss Of Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 26 May 2015
- Launched
- 23,035
- vehicles in the UK
- NHA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4 Picasso vehicles built between 26 March 2013 and 20 November 2014. The fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones may not be to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace all the fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones may not be to the correct specification. This could lead to the bolts failing and the security of the wishbones being compromised. If this occurs there is a possibility that the directional control of the vehicle could be adversely affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL Defect: The fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones may not be to the correct specification. This could lead to the bolts failing and the security of the wishbones being compromised. If this occurs there is a possibility that the directional control of the vehicle could be adversely affected. Remedy: Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected and replace all the fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the bolts failing and the security of the wishbones being compromised.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace all the fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones.
Are You Affected?
C4 Picasso built between 26 March 2013 and 20 November 2014 may be included. Citroën estimates 23,035 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 NHA or the DVSA reference R/2015/101. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| Berlingo V3, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 3 moreOn the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil | Urgent | R/2023/046 | |
| Berlingo V3, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 4 moreOn the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil | Urgent | R/2023/036 | |
| Berlingo V3, C3 V3, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 4 moreThe brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt | Urgent | R/2020/327 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2015/061 on 13 Mar 2015, for directional control may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2015/160 on 13 Aug 2015, for loss of power. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2015 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/101, launched 26 May 2015. 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.