Citroën C15 Recall R/1998/101: Interference Between Handbrake Cables And Rear Brake Pipes, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Nov 1998
- Launched
- 1,708
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/101
- DVSA reference
Citroën recalled C15 vehicles built between 1 November 1997 and 30 July 1998. Potential interference between handbrake cables and rear brake pipes could lead to wear of brake pipes and in extreme circumstances loss of brake fluid which could reduce the effectiveness of the footbrake. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall potentially affected vehicles for a check that adequate clearance exists and realignment of the pipes if needed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Potential interference between handbrake cables and rear brake pipes could lead to wear of brake pipes and in extreme circumstances loss of brake fluid which could reduce the effectiveness of the footbrake.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INTERFERENCE BETWEEN HANDBRAKE CABLES AND REAR BRAKE PIPES Defect: Potential interference between handbrake cables and rear brake pipes could lead to wear of brake pipes and in extreme circumstances loss of brake fluid which could reduce the effectiveness of the footbrake. Remedy: Recall potentially affected vehicles for a check that adequate clearance exists and realignment of the pipes if needed.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to wear of brake pipes and in extreme circumstances loss of brake fluid which could reduce the effectiveness of the footbrake.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall potentially affected vehicles for a check that adequate clearance exists and realignment of the pipes if needed.
Are You Affected?
C15 built between 1 November 1997 and 30 July 1998 may be included. Citroën estimates 1,708 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/1998/101. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C15Possibility of service brake failure | Urgent | R/1995/059 | |
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| 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 | |
| C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross risk of brake bar welding breakage | Stop driving | R/2025/363 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/1998/092 on 25 Nov 1998, for possible premature wear of handbrake ratchet pawl. The one launched after it was R/2000/005 on 1 Feb 2000, for possibility of loss of brake servo assistance. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/101, launched 30 November 1998. 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.