Citroën ZX Recall R/1992/002: Clutch Lever May Foul Engine Wiring, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Feb 1992
- Launched
- 1,632
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1992/002
- DVSA reference
Citroën recalled ZX vehicles. The clutch lever may foul a moulded clip which secures the engine wiring harness. The recall notice describes the fix as: substitute a nylon fixing strap for the original moulded harness clip. This will ensure adequate operating clearance for the clutch lever. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The clutch lever may foul a moulded clip which secures the engine wiring harness. Should this occur the clip may open releasing the harness and making it liable to chafing and damage by the clutch lever.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CLUTCH LEVER MAY FOUL ENGINE WIRING Defect: There is a possibility that the clutch lever may foul a moulded clip which secures the engine wiring harness. Should this occur the clip may open releasing the harness and making it liable to chafing and damage by the clutch lever. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and substitute a nylon fixing strap for the original moulded harness clip. This will ensure adequate operating clearance for the clutch lever.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: clutch lever may foul engine wiring.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: substitute a nylon fixing strap for the original moulded harness clip. This will ensure adequate operating clearance for the clutch lever.
Are You Affected?
ZX may be included. Citroën estimates 1,632 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Citroën, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Citroën.
- Book with any franchised Citroën dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1992/002. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZX1)SEAT belt buckle may jam following normal operation of pretensioner 2)INVOLUNTARY operation of drivers air bag | Urgent | R/1996/064 | |
| ZXChafing of brake pipes | Urgent | R/1994/076 | |
| ZXFront brake pipe chafe condition | Urgent | R/1994/022 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1993/001 on 3 Feb 1993, for hardening of fuel lines. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 1992.
Source: DVSA recall R/1992/002, launched 17 February 1992. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.