Citroën C1 Recall R/2020/355: The Stitching Pattern Used On The Rear Seat Belt Material Is Not To Correct Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Dec 2020
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- HJT
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C1 vehicles built between 27 August 2020 and 30 September 2020. Some rear seat belts may have incorrect stitching on the belt material to connect the buckle to the anchor plate. The dealer will check seat belts and relace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some rear seat belts may have incorrect stitching on the belt material to connect the buckle to the anchor plate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE STITCHING PATTERN USED ON THE REAR SEAT BELT MATERIAL IS NOT TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION Defect: On affected vehicles some rear seat belts may have incorrect stitching on the belt material to connect the buckle to the anchor plate. Remedy: Check seat belts and relace if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the stitching pattern used on the rear seat belt material is not to correct specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check seat belts and relace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
C1 built between 27 August 2020 and 30 September 2020 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 HJT or the DVSA reference R/2020/355. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1The bonding of the rear door window glass to the hinge assemblies may not conform to specification | Book soon | R/2018/359 | |
| C1Steering column may fail unexpectedly | Urgent | R/2016/136 | |
| C1Bumper may not perform as designed in a collision | Low | R/2015/024 | |
| C1Loss of control | Urgent | R/2014/173 | |
| C1Rear cross-member may fail and cause driver to lose control | Book soon | R/2014/028 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2020/330 on 13 Nov 2020, for the filtering performance of the diesel particulate filter may not meet the required…. The one launched after it was R/2020/359 on 2 Dec 2020, for the urea injector may block and lead to NOX emissions out of regulatory limits. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/355, launched 2 December 2020. 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.