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Vehicle recall R/2016/241

DS4 and Citroen C4 recall: Bonnet may open unexpectedly

DVSA recall R/2016/241 names the DS4 and Citroen C4. It was launched 1 December 2016. It covers vehicles built 19 November 2009 to 27 May 2016.

Recall data updated

Recall
R/2016/241
Launched
1 December 2016
Issued by
CITROEN
Manufacturer reference
NUH
Vehicles
DVSA lists 41,893 on each model line

What can go wrong

It has been identified that the bonnet striker support may corrode. If this corrosion is not treated there is a possibility the bonnet striker support may fail which will allow the bonnet to open whilst the vehicle is in motion. Early warning signs or symptoms of corrosion can be seen by the driver around the bonnet striker support and on the leading edge of the bonnet also the bonnet may not lock correctly.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles to inspect the area around the bonnet striker support and take preventive action to protect the area from corrosion which may include the replacement of the bonnet if required.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 41,893. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
ModelBuiltVehicles
Citroen C419 November 2009 to 27 May 201641,893
DS45 May 2016 to 27 May 201641,893
Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

  • R/2016/229 Loss of control 17 October 2016, Citroen C4, DS3, Citroen C3
  • R/2016/159 Fuel may leak 14 July 2016, Citroen C4, DS4
  • R/2017/208 Starter supply wire may chafe 6 July 2017, Citroen C4, Citroen C5, DS5 and others
  • R/2016/042 Oil leak may damage engine 10 March 2016, DS3, Citroen C3, Citroen C4 and others
  • R/2016/030 Seatbelt may fail 29 February 2016, Citroen C4, DS4
  • R/2017/290 Ingress of water and corrosion may cause the wiper motor to fail 26 October 2017, Citroen C4

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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