Citroën Xantia Recall R/1994/023: Application Of Parking Brake, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Apr 1994
- Launched
- 26,500
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/023
- DVSA reference
Citroën recalled Xantia vehicles built between 1 May 1993 and 31 March 1994. Due to the possibility of incomplete application of the parking brake by the driver the vehicle could roll away when parked. The recall notice describes the fix as: the manufacturer will write to all Xantia owners enclosing an amendment for insertion in the vehicle handbook. This will amplify and reinforce the instructions relating to the operation of the parking brake. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the possibility of incomplete application of the parking brake by the driver the vehicle could roll away when parked.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: APPLICATION OF PARKING BRAKE Defect: Due to the possibility of incomplete application of the parking brake by the driver the vehicle could roll away when parked. Remedy: The manufacturer will write to all Xantia owners enclosing an amendment for insertion in the vehicle handbook. This will amplify and reinforce the instructions relating to the operation of the parking brake.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: application of parking brake.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the manufacturer will write to all Xantia owners enclosing an amendment for insertion in the vehicle handbook. This will amplify and reinforce the instructions relating to the operation of the parking brake.
Are You Affected?
Xantia built between 1 May 1993 and 31 March 1994 may be included. Citroën estimates 26,500 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/1994/023. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XantiaFailure of camshaft drive belt | Low | R/2001/101 | |
| XantiaPossibility of vehicle rolling away whilst parked | Urgent | R/1994/072 | |
| 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 | |
| Dispatch, SpacetourerCitroën Spacetourer/Dispatch(K0) rear brake discs | Urgent | R/2025/414 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/1993/001 on 3 Feb 1993, for hardening of fuel lines. The one launched after it was R/1994/022 on 22 Apr 1994, for front brake pipe chafe condition. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 1994 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/023, launched 20 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.