Citroën C8 Recall R/2007/164: Possibility Of Extended Brake Pedal Travel, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Nov 2007
- Launched
- 18
- vehicles in the UK
- YEW
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C8 vehicles built between 12 December 2006 and 20 April 2007. A brake hose may become worn as a result of rubbing contact against the heat shield protecting the exhaust system. The dealer will adjust the exhaust heat shield in order to maintain the correct distance from the subject brake hose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A brake hose may become worn as a result of rubbing contact against the heat shield protecting the exhaust system. This may lead in extreme cases to a leak from a brake circuit which manifests itself in increased brake pedal travel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF EXTENDED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL Defect: It has been identified that a brake hose may become worn as a result of rubbing contact against the heat shield protecting the exhaust system. This may lead in extreme cases to a leak from a brake circuit which manifests itself in increased brake pedal travel. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the exhaust heat shield adjusted in order to maintain the correct distance from the subject brake hose. Should the hose display signs of wear it will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility of extended brake pedal travel.
The Fix
The dealer will adjust the exhaust heat shield in order to maintain the correct distance from the subject brake hose.
Are You Affected?
C8 built between 12 December 2006 and 20 April 2007 may be included. Citroën estimates 18 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 YEW or the DVSA reference R/2007/164. 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, C8 and 3 moreFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2015/243 | |
| C8, Dispatch IIILoss of steering | Urgent | R/2013/099 | |
| C8, Dispatch IIITyre may deflate | Book soon | R/2012/042 | |
| C8, Dispatch IIIPower steering assistance may fail | Urgent | R/2011/082 | |
| C4, C4 Picasso, C8, Dispatch IIIFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2011/018 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2007/109 on 20 Jul 2007, for seat belt may fail in a collision. The one launched after it was R/2007/165 on 7 Nov 2007, for possibility of fuel leak. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/164, launched 7 November 2007. 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.