Citroën ZX Recall R/1994/076: Chafing Of Brake Pipes, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Dec 1994
- Launched
- 515
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/076
- DVSA reference
Citroën recalled ZX vehicles built between 1 January 1992 and 31 December 1994. There may be inadequate clearance between one or both brake pipes at the master cylinder and a coolant pipe bracket on the cylinder head. The dealer will inspect and re-route the subject brake pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may be inadequate clearance between one or both brake pipes at the master cylinder and a coolant pipe bracket on the cylinder head. Intermittent contact can consequently occur due to engine movement under high load. Should any of the brake.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CHAFING OF BRAKE PIPES Defect: There may be inadequate clearance between one or both brake pipes at the master cylinder and a coolant pipe bracket on the cylinder head. Intermittent contact can consequently occur due to engine movement under high load. Should any of the brake Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and inspect and re-route the subject brake pipes. Any brake pipes found to be damaged will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: chafing of brake pipes.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and re-route the subject brake pipes.
Are You Affected?
ZX built between 1 January 1992 and 31 December 1994 may be included. Citroën estimates 515 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/1994/076. 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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| ZXFront brake pipe chafe condition | Urgent | R/1994/022 | |
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/1994/072 on 2 Dec 1994, for possibility of vehicle rolling away whilst parked. The one launched after it was R/1995/059 on 19 Sep 1995, for possibility of service brake failure. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 1994 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/076, launched 16 December 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.