Citroën C4 Picasso Recall R/2017/269: Starter Motor Supply Wiring Harness May Become Damaged, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Sep 2017
- Launched
- 9
- vehicles in the UK
- GDF
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4 Picasso vehicles built between 28 June 2016 and 15 July 2016. The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminaL. Correct it if necessary and add additional protection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STARTER MOTOR SUPPLY WIRING HARNESS MAY BECOME DAMAGED Defect: The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit. Remedy: On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminaL. Correct it if necessary and add additional protection.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: starter motor supply wiring harness may become damaged.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminaL. Correct it if necessary and add additional protection.
Are You Affected?
C4 Picasso built between 28 June 2016 and 15 July 2016 may be included. Citroën estimates 9 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 GDF or the DVSA reference R/2017/269. 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 | |
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2017/262 on 14 Sep 2017, for starter motor supply wiring harness may become damaged. The one launched after it was R/2017/271 on 5 Oct 2017, for bonnet striker may be insecure. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/269, launched 22 September 2017. 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.