Citroën XM Recall R/1993/001: Hardening Of Fuel Lines, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Feb 1993
- Launched
- 1,399
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1993/001
- DVSA reference
Citroën recalled XM vehicles built between 1 January 1989 and 30 June 1992. Due to the effects of age and temperature the underbonnet rubber fuel lines may harden. The dealer will replacement of the existing fuel pipes with the modified versions introduced to production vehicles in 1992. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the effects of age and temperature the underbonnet rubber fuel lines may harden. This could lead to the possibility of fuel leakage particularly when the engine is cold.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HARDENING OF FUEL LINES Defect: Due to the effects of age and temperature the underbonnet rubber fuel lines may harden. This could lead to the possibility of fuel leakage particularly when the engine is cold. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the existing fuel pipes with the modified versions introduced to production vehicles in 1992.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the possibility of fuel leakage particularly when the engine is cold.
The Fix
The dealer will replacement of the existing fuel pipes with the modified versions introduced to production vehicles in 1992.
Are You Affected?
XM built between 1 January 1989 and 30 June 1992 may be included. Citroën estimates 1,399 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/1993/001. 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?.
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/1992/002 on 17 Feb 1992, for clutch lever may foul engine wiring. The one launched after it was R/1994/023 on 20 Apr 1994, for application of parking brake. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 1993 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1993/001, launched 3 February 1993. 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.