Citroën Relay Recall R/2003/114: Possible Fire Risk In Heater Blower Wiring Harness, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jul 2003
- Launched
- 3,083
- vehicles in the UK
- XPH
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Relay vehicles built between 31 May 2002 and 30 January 2002. Inadequate protection of the heater blower wiring harness may result in chafing damage leading to a short circuit and risk of fire. The dealer will check for correct routing of the blower wiring harness and fit a protective sleeve. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Inadequate protection of the heater blower wiring harness may result in chafing damage leading to a short circuit and risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FIRE RISK IN HEATER BLOWER WIRING HARNESS Defect: Inadequate protection of the heater blower wiring harness may result in chafing damage leading to a short circuit and risk of fire. Remedy: Check for correct routing of the blower wiring harness and fit a protective sleeve.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in chafing damage leading to a short circuit and risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will check for correct routing of the blower wiring harness and fit a protective sleeve.
Are You Affected?
Relay built between 31 May 2002 and 30 January 2002 may be included. Citroën estimates 3,083 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 XPH or the DVSA reference R/2003/114. 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/2003/121 on 18 Jul 2003, for water ingress into the airbag ECU. The one launched after it was R/2003/115 on 26 Jul 2003, for possible failure of the bottom engine mounting tie bar. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/114, launched 26 July 2003. 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.