Citroën Relay Recall R/2004/169: The Brake Hose May Chafe And Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Sep 2004
- Launched
- 9,945
- vehicles in the UK
- XTA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Relay vehicles built between 3 September 2002 and 12 September 2003. The brake hoses may chafe on the wheel aches and in extreme cases cause a brake fluid leak. The dealer will replace the brake hoses if worn. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake hoses may chafe on the wheel aches and in extreme cases cause a brake fluid leak. The driver will be informed of the defect by the illumination of a warning lamp on the dashboard. If ignored then this will result in longer than expected stopping distances.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BRAKE HOSE MAY CHAFE AND LEAK Defect: The brake hoses may chafe on the wheel aches and in extreme cases cause a brake fluid leak. The driver will be informed of the defect by the illumination of a warning lamp on the dashboard. If ignored then this will result in longer than expected stopping distances. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and visually inspect the front brake hoses reinforcement and protection. The brake hoses if worn will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in longer than expected stopping distances.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake hoses if worn.
Are You Affected?
Relay built between 3 September 2002 and 12 September 2003 may be included. Citroën estimates 9,945 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 XTA or the DVSA reference R/2004/169. 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/2004/096 on 7 Jun 2004, for engine may revert to back up mode.brake assistance may reduce. The one launched after it was R/2005/016 on 7 Feb 2005, for abnormal wear on the dashboard harness. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/169, launched 21 September 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.