Citroën Relay Recall R/2002/040: Parking Brake Cable May Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Apr 2002
- Launched
- 171
- vehicles in the UK
- XJQ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Relay vehicles built between 1 November 2001 and 31 December 2001. The parking brake cable may not be to the correct specification and could break at the rear section resulting in loss of parking brake. The dealer will replace parking brake cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The parking brake cable may not be to the correct specification and could break at the rear section resulting in loss of parking brake.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE CABLE MAY BREAK Defect: There is a possibility that the parking brake cable may not be to the correct specification and could break at the rear section resulting in loss of parking brake. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace parking brake cable.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of parking brake.
The Fix
The dealer will replace parking brake cable.
Are You Affected?
Relay built between 1 November 2001 and 31 December 2001 may be included. Citroën estimates 171 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 XJQ or the DVSA reference R/2002/040. 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?.
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2002/016 on 25 Feb 2002, for service brake linkage may become disconnected. The one launched after it was R/2002/084 on 16 Aug 2002, for replacement of handbrake lever. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/040, launched 17 April 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.