Citroën Relay Recall R/2003/191: Accelerator Pedal May Stick Open, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Apr 2004
- Launched
- 10,473
- vehicles in the UK
- XRJ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Relay vehicles built between 1 March 2002 and 1 February 2004. The accelerator pedal can become jammed in the fully open position. The dealer will replace the accelerator pedal stop with a modified version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The accelerator pedal can become jammed in the fully open position.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY STICK OPEN. Defect: The accelerator pedal can become jammed in the fully open position. Remedy: Replace the accelerator pedal stop with a modified version.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: accelerator pedal may stick open.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the accelerator pedal stop with a modified version.
Are You Affected?
Relay built between 1 March 2002 and 1 February 2004 may be included. Citroën estimates 10,473 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 XRJ or the DVSA reference R/2003/191. 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/2004/022 on 22 Mar 2004, for roof bars may slip. The one launched after it was R/2004/072 on 17 May 2004, for possible contact between the left hand rear splash shield and the brake hose. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2004.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/191, launched 19 April 2004. 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.