Citroën Relay Recall R/2003/174: Handbrake Efficiency, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 26 Nov 2003
- Launched
- 4,448
- vehicles in the UK
- XQT
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Relay vehicles built between 1 March 2002 and 30 September 2003. The handbrake adjustment system may be unreliable which will reduce its efficiency under certain conditions. The dealer will check adjust and/or replace the brake shoe mechanisms. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The handbrake adjustment system may be unreliable which will reduce its efficiency under certain conditions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY Defect: The handbrake adjustment system may be unreliable which will reduce its efficiency under certain conditions. Remedy: Check adjust and/or replace the brake shoe mechanisms.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: handbrake efficiency.
The Fix
The dealer will check adjust and/or replace the brake shoe mechanisms.
Are You Affected?
Relay built between 1 March 2002 and 30 September 2003 may be included. Citroën estimates 4,448 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 XQT or the DVSA reference R/2003/174. 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/2003/168 on 27 Oct 2003, for possible loss of acceleration. The one launched after it was R/2004/017 on 9 Feb 2004, for heater blower module: risk of fire. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2003.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/174, launched 26 November 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.