Citroën Relay Recall R/2008/025: Brakes May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Feb 2008
- Launched
- 456
- vehicles in the UK
- YGS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Relay vehicles built between 16 October 2007 and 15 November 2007. Braking maybe impaired due to some brake pipes not being manufactured to conformity. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the serial numbers of the brake pipes and to replace the brake pipes where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Braking maybe impaired due to some brake pipes not being manufactured to conformity.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKES MAY FAIL Defect: Braking maybe impaired due to some brake pipes not being manufactured to conformity. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the serial numbers of the brake pipes and to replace the brake pipes where necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brakes may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the serial numbers of the brake pipes and to replace the brake pipes where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Relay built between 16 October 2007 and 15 November 2007 may be included. Citroën estimates 456 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 YGS or the DVSA reference R/2008/025. 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/2008/022 on 18 Feb 2008, for braking assistance may be lost. The one launched after it was R/2008/021 on 20 Feb 2008, for braking assistance may be lost. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/025, launched 18 February 2008. 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.