Citroën Xsara Recall R/2000/040: The Passenger Air Bag Might Remain Active When The Deactivate Mode Has Been Selected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Apr 2000
- Launched
- 569
- vehicles in the UK
- XCP
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Xsara vehicles built between 1 November 1999 and 30 November 1999. Due to a possible fault within the control switch the passenger air bag may not be deactivated when the switch is in the off position. The dealer will replace should a defective switch be found it with a quality assured unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a possible fault within the control switch the passenger air bag may not be deactivated when the switch is in the off position.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MIGHT REMAIN ACTIVE WHEN THE DEACTIVATE MODE HAS BEEN SELECTED Defect: Due to a possible fault within the control switch the passenger air bag may not be deactivated when the switch is in the off position. Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled and the function of the deactivation control switch checked. Should a defective switch be found it will be replaced with a quality assured unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the passenger air bag might remain active when the deactivate mode has been selected.
The Fix
The dealer will replace should a defective switch be found it with a quality assured unit.
Are You Affected?
Xsara built between 1 November 1999 and 30 November 1999 may be included. Citroën estimates 569 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 campaign code XCP or the DVSA reference R/2000/040. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlingo, Picasso, XsaraRear damper may become insecure | Book soon | R/2009/099 | |
| XsaraSeatbelt restraining ability may be affected | Urgent | R/2008/196 | |
| XsaraAccelerator pedal may work loose | Low | R/2008/091 | |
| XsaraBrake servo vacuum pipe may detach | Urgent | R/2003/103 | |
| XsaraPotential loss of brake vacuum assistance | Urgent | R/2000/121 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2000/006 on 1 Feb 2000, for possibility of loss of brake servo assistance. The one launched after it was R/2000/100 on 25 Sep 2000, for suspension ball joint may disengage. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/040, launched 12 April 2000. 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.