Citroën C5 Recall R/2002/084: Replacement Of Handbrake Lever, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Aug 2002
- Launched
- 16,061
- vehicles in the UK
- XJZ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C5 vehicles. The handbrake will not hold the vehicle stationary if it is not fully applied. The dealer will fit a modified handbrake lever designed to ensure that an effective brake application is always made. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The handbrake will not hold the vehicle stationary if it is not fully applied.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REPLACEMENT OF HANDBRAKE LEVER Defect: There is a possibility that the handbrake will not hold the vehicle stationary if it is not fully applied. Remedy: Fit a modified handbrake lever designed to ensure that an effective brake application is always made
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: replacement of handbrake lever.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a modified handbrake lever designed to ensure that an effective brake application is always made.
Are You Affected?
C5 may be included. Citroën estimates 16,061 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 XJZ or the DVSA reference R/2002/084. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4, C4 Picasso, C5, DS5Engine may overheat | Urgent | R/2018/049 | |
| C4, C5, DS4, DS5Starter supply wire may chafe | Urgent | R/2017/208 | |
| Berlingo, C5, JumpyAirbag may incorrectly deploy | Urgent | R/2016/171 | |
| C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C8 and 3 moreFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2015/243 | |
| C5Fuel may leak onto engine | Urgent | R/2013/108 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2002/040 on 17 Apr 2002, for parking brake cable may break. The one launched after it was R/2002/090 on 16 Aug 2002, for aBS control unit may overheat. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2002.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/084, launched 16 August 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.