Citroën C4 Recall R/2017/290: Ingress Of Water And Corrosion May Cause The Wiper Motor To Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 26 Oct 2017
- Launched
- 11
- vehicles in the UK
- GDT
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4 vehicles. A nonconformity of the windscreen wiper motor breather system could in some cases result in the entry of water and complete jamming of the motor due to internal corrosion. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the wiper motor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A nonconformity of the windscreen wiper motor breather system could in some cases result in the entry of water and complete jamming of the motor due to internal corrosion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INGRESS OF WATER AND CORROSION MAY CAUSE THE WIPER MOTOR TO FAIL Defect: A nonconformity of the windscreen wiper motor breather system could in some cases result in the entry of water and complete jamming of the motor due to internal corrosion. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the wiper motor.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause tHE WIPER MOTOR TO FAIL.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the wiper motor.
Are You Affected?
C4 may be included. Citroën estimates 11 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 GDT or the DVSA reference R/2017/290. 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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| Berlingo, C3 Aircross, C3 V4, C4 and 2 moreCitroen DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/247 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2017/289 on 26 Oct 2017, for corrosion within the tailgate strut assembly could cause the strut to fail. The one launched after it was R/2017/300 on 3 Nov 2017, for suspension and steering fixings may not be tightened to the correct torque. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/290, launched 26 October 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.