Citroën ZX Recall R/1994/022: Front Brake Pipe Chafe Condition, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Apr 1994
- Launched
- 16,419
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/022
- DVSA reference
Citroën recalled ZX vehicles. The front brake pipe may be contacted by the anti-roll bar link rod. The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled and inspected for contact between the brake pipes and the anti-roll bar link. If no contact has taken place the pipe(s) will be re-set to ensure adequate clearance . Any pipes showing signs of contact will be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front brake pipe may be contacted by the anti-roll bar link rod. In extreme conditions this may result in fluid leakage and partial loss of braking.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT BRAKE PIPE CHAFE CONDITION Defect: It is possible that the front brake pipe may be contacted by the anti-roll bar link rod. In extreme conditions this may result in fluid leakage and partial loss of braking. Remedy: The affected vehicles will be recalled and inspected for contact between the brake pipes and the anti-roll bar link. If no contact has taken place the pipe(s) will be re-set to ensure adequate clearance . Any pipes showing signs of contact will be replaced
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in fluid leakage and partial loss of braking.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled and inspected for contact between the brake pipes and the anti-roll bar link. If no contact has taken place the pipe(s) will be re-set to ensure adequate clearance . Any pipes showing signs of contact will be replaced.
Are You Affected?
ZX may be included. Citroën estimates 16,419 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/1994/022. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| ZXChafing of brake pipes | Urgent | R/1994/076 | |
| ZXClutch lever may foul engine wiring | Low | R/1992/002 | |
| C5XVSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera | Urgent | R/2025/543 | |
| C3, C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/514 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/1994/023 on 20 Apr 1994, for application of parking brake. The one launched after it was R/1994/072 on 2 Dec 1994, for possibility of vehicle rolling away whilst parked. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 1994 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/022, launched 22 April 1994. 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.