Recall: Brake problems in over 680,000 vehicles

Citroën, Opel and Peugeot have to recall over 680,000 vehicles. Across Germany, 71,676 vehicles are affected.

01/26/2023

The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) is having the car manufacturers Citroën, Opel and Peugeot recall 71,676 vehicles in Germany. More than 680,000 vehicles are affected worldwide.

Poor oil quality could damage the timing belt, causing particles from this belt to clog the vacuum pump. As a result, the function of the brake booster can be reduced or eliminated.

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These models are affected by the recall in Germany:

Citroën C3 from the production period 2017 to 2020

Citroën C3 Aircross from the production period 2017 to 2 020

Citroën C4 off from the production period 2017 to 2020

Citroën C4 Cactus from the production period 2017 to 2020

Citroën C4 Picasso from the production period 2017 to 2020

Citroën Berlingo from the production period 2017 to 2020

Opel Crossland X from the production period January 2017 to August 2018

Opel Grandland X from the production period January 2017 to August 2018

Peugeot 208 from the production period 2017 to 2020

Peugeot 308 from the production period 2017 to 2020

Peugeot 2008 from the production period 2017 to 2020

Peugeot 3008 from the production period 2017 to 2020

Peugeot 5008 from the production period 2017 to 2020

Peugeot Partner from the production period 2017 to 2020

(worldwide: over 680,000 vehicles (Citroën: 221,295/Peugeot: 330,973/Opel: n/a ) /throughout Germany: 71,676 vehicles (Citroën: 22,415/Opel : 26,445/Peugeot: 22,816))

The KBA reference numbers are 012435 (Citroën) and 012434 (Peugeot), the manufacturer codes of the recall campaign are HLX (Citroën) and KGH (Peugeot). ,

Conclusion

Citroën, Opel and Peugeot have to recall over 680,000 vehicles. Across Germany, 71,676 vehicles are affected. Poor oil quality could damage the timing belt, which could result in brake failure.