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Passenger car (Citroën C3) - Repair

Official notice

19 Mar 2026

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:HighCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger car (Citroën C3) - Repair. Defective brake pedal assembly. ■ Defective parts, etc. Due to an improper welding process, the rod connecting the brake pedal assembly to the braking system is insufficiently welded in some assemblies. Continued use in this condition may cause the rod weld in the brake pedal assembly to separate. In the worst case, the brakes may fail to operate even when the brake pedal is pressed. Published 2026-03-19.

What to do now

(Notification number) 外-4158

Recall number

外-4158

Official notice

2026-03-19

The hazard

Defective brake pedal assembly. ■ Defective parts, etc. Due to an improper welding process, the rod connecting the brake pedal assembly to the braking system is insufficiently welded in some assemblies. Continued use in this condition may cause the rod weld in the brake pedal assembly to separate. In the worst case, the brakes may fail to operate even when the brake pedal is pressed.

How to check if you're affected

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Models

YDM-KF18D, 2PG-FTR90U4, 2RG-NMR88M, 7LA-BADCB, YDP-WA138, 2RG-FRS90J4, YDR-SU44A5S, 3CA-42EG20T, 3AA-C2HN09

Recall Numbers

外-4158

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Affected products

Product 1

シトロエン「C3」

Hazard

Defective brake pedal assembly. ■ Defective parts, etc. Due to an improper welding process, the rod connecting the brake pedal assembly to the braking system is insufficiently welded in some assemblies. Continued use in this condition may cause the rod weld in the brake pedal assembly to separate. In the worst case, the brakes may fail to operate even when the brake pedal is pressed.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Citroën. Contact: Stellantis ジャパン株式会社.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

消費者庁 — 修理

Recall details

Recall number

外-4158

Event id

CAA-00000035067

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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