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Passenger cars (Citroën C3) - Repair
Official notice
18 Jun 2020
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Citroën C3) - Repair. Defective body component (tailgate rubber stop). ■ Defective component (part name): Body component (tailgate rubber stop). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to insufficient evaluation of the tailgate rubber stop's waterproofing, water may enter the tail lamp through the mounting point. Consequently, the electrical circuit may short-circuit, causing the turn signals and reversing lights to stop illuminating. Published 2020-06-18.
What to do now
(Recall)外-3043 ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, replace the tailgate rubber stops with new parts and apply sealant. If there is evidence of water entering a tail lamp, replace the tail lamp with a new one.
Recall number
外-3043
Official notice
2020-06-18
The hazard
The hazard
Defective body component (tailgate rubber stop). ■ Defective component (part name): Body component (tailgate rubber stop). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to insufficient evaluation of the tailgate rubber stop's waterproofing, water may enter the tail lamp through the mounting point. Consequently, the electrical circuit may short-circuit, causing the turn signals and reversing lights to stop illuminating.
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Brand: Citroën. Contact: 0120-55-4160 シトロエンコール. Phone 0120-55-4160.
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