Citroën Saxo Recall R/1997/011: Possible Disengagement Of Driving Seat Catch, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 Apr 1997
- Launched
- 7,309
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1997/011
- DVSA reference
Citroën recalled Saxo vehicles. There is a risk of disengagement of the drivers seat catch allowing the seat to move on its runners. The dealer will replace the recall operation will check the security of the seat runner which if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a risk of disengagement of the drivers seat catch allowing the seat to move on its runners.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE DISENGAGEMENT OF DRIVING SEAT CATCH Defect: There is a risk of disengagement of the drivers seat catch allowing the seat to move on its runners. Remedy: The recall operation will check the security of the seat runner which will be replaced if necessary. In some cases replacement of the seat frame will be required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible disengagement of driving seat catch.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the recall operation will check the security of the seat runner which if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Saxo may be included. Citroën estimates 7,309 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/1997/011. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaxoParking brake efficiency may be reduced | Urgent | R/2001/096 | |
| Berlingo, Saxo, XsaraPossibility of loss of brake servo assistance | Urgent | R/2000/005 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/1996/064 on 16 Aug 1996, for 1)SEAT belt buckle may jam following normal operation of pretensioner 2)INVOLUNTARY…. The one launched after it was R/1998/092 on 25 Nov 1998, for possible premature wear of handbrake ratchet pawl. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 1997.
Source: DVSA recall R/1997/011, launched 11 April 1997. 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.