Citroën C4, DS4 Recall R/2016/030: Seatbelt May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Feb 2016
- Launched
- 30
- vehicles in the UK
- NRD
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4, DS4 vehicles built between 13 July 2015 and 14 July 2015. The tightening torque for the front and rear right hand seat belt lower mountings may not be correct to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and rectify the tightening torques for the front and rear right hand seat belt lower mountings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The tightening torque for the front and rear right hand seat belt lower mountings may not be correct to specification. This could lead to the mountings detaching and in a collision additional injury to the driver.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEATBELT MAY FAIL Defect: The tightening torque for the front and rear right hand seat belt lower mountings may not be correct to specification. This could lead to the mountings detaching and in a collision additional injury to the driver. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and rectify the tightening torques for the front and rear right hand seat belt lower mountings.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the mountings detaching and in a collision additional injury to the driver.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and rectify the tightening torques for the front and rear right hand seat belt lower mountings.
Are You Affected?
C4, DS4 built between 13 July 2015 and 14 July 2015 may be included. Citroën estimates 30 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 NRD or the DVSA reference R/2016/030. 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/2016/003 on 13 Jan 2016, for instrument display may turn off intermittently. The one launched after it was R/2016/042 on 10 Mar 2016, for oil leak may damage engine. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/030, launched 29 February 2016. 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.