Citroën Dispatch, Synergie Recall R/2002/010: Brake Vacuum Electrovalves Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Feb 2002
- Launched
- 80
- vehicles in the UK
- XHT
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Dispatch, Synergie vehicles built between 1 September 2000 and 31 May 2001. Water ingress into the underbonnet vacuum electrovalves may cause a reduction in power assistance at the brake pedal. The dealer will replace the three electrovalves as a precaution and install a protective shield over them. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Water ingress into the underbonnet vacuum electrovalves may cause a reduction in power assistance at the brake pedal. Malfunction of the electrovalves could also adversely affect the engine exhaust emissions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE VACUUM ELECTROVALVES CONCERN. Defect: Water ingress into the underbonnet vacuum electrovalves may cause a reduction in power assistance at the brake pedal. Malfunction of the electrovalves could also adversely affect the engine exhaust emissions. Remedy: Replace the three electrovalves as a precaution and install a protective shield over them.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a reduction in power assistance at the brake pedal.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the three electrovalves as a precaution and install a protective shield over them.
Are You Affected?
Dispatch, Synergie built between 1 September 2000 and 31 May 2001 may be included. Citroën estimates 80 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.
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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 XHT or the DVSA reference R/2002/010. 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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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2002/009 on 23 Jan 2002, for antilock brake system concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/016 on 25 Feb 2002, for service brake linkage may become disconnected. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/010, launched 20 February 2002. 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.