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Citroën - Bonnet may open unintentionally
Official notice
7 Dec 2016
Last checked
7 Dec 2016
An official DVSA notice concerns Citroën - Bonnet may open unintentionally. Bonnet may open unintentionally Published 2016-12-07.
What to do now
Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and if required an additional strengthener to retain the striker cable on the inner panel of the bonnet. In some cases there maybe a requirement to replace the bonnet.
Units affected
11,236
Recall number
R-2016-277
Official notice
2016-12-07
The hazard
The hazard
Bonnet may open unintentionally
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Where it was sold
Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.
Location 1
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Citroën. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
Recall details
Recall details
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Classification
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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