Citroën Picasso Recall R/2002/016: Service Brake Linkage May Become Disconnected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Feb 2002
- Launched
- 77,595
- vehicles in the UK
- XJK
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Picasso vehicles. A locking clip may not have been fitted correctly to one or more of the five clevis pins connecting the footbrake relay linkage inside the cabin. The dealer will check that all five locking clips are secure. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A locking clip may not have been fitted correctly to one or more of the five clevis pins connecting the footbrake relay linkage inside the cabin. Disconnection of the linkage will result in the loss of service braking.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SERVICE BRAKE LINKAGE MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED. Defect: A locking clip may not have been fitted correctly to one or more of the five clevis pins connecting the footbrake relay linkage inside the cabin. Disconnection of the linkage will result in the loss of service braking. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check that all five locking clips are secure.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the loss of service braking.
The Fix
The dealer will check that all five locking clips are secure.
Are You Affected?
Picasso may be included. Citroën estimates 77,595 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 XJK or the DVSA reference R/2002/016. 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 | |
| PicassoEngine may fail | Low | R/2006/095 | |
| Berlingo, Berlingo Multispace, PicassoSuspension springs may break | Book soon | R/2005/095 | |
| C4, C5, PicassoDiesel fuel return pipe may leak | Urgent | R/2005/057 | |
| PicassoAbnormal wear on the dashboard harness | Urgent | R/2005/016 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2002/010 on 20 Feb 2002, for brake vacuum electrovalves concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/040 on 17 Apr 2002, for parking brake cable may break. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/016, launched 25 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.