Citroën C-Crosser, C5 Recall R/2008/073: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 May 2008
- Launched
- 1,427
- vehicles in the UK
- YHR
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C-Crosser, C5 vehicles built between 13 February 2007 and 28 January 2008. There is a risk of the engine stalling under very firm braking conditions. The dealer will upgrade the engine ECU software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a risk of the engine stalling under very firm braking conditions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: It has been identified that there is a risk of the engine stalling under very firm braking conditions. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the engine ECU software upgraded.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may stall.
The Fix
The dealer will upgrade the engine ECU software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
C-Crosser, C5 built between 13 February 2007 and 28 January 2008 may be included. Citroën estimates 1,427 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 YHR or the DVSA reference R/2008/073. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| C-Crosser, C4 AircrossAncillaries belt tensioner mounting may not be correct to specification | Low | R/2018/348 | |
| C-CrosserAdhesive used to fix sunroof glass assembly to outer frame may not be to correct specification | Low | R/2018/344 | |
| C-CrosserWater ingress may cause windscreen wiper motor to fail | Book soon | R/2018/114 | |
| C4, C4 Picasso, C5, DS5Engine may overheat | Urgent | R/2018/049 | |
| C4, C5, DS4, DS5Starter supply wire may chafe | Urgent | R/2017/208 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2008/051 on 6 May 2008, for the brake pedal could become stiff thereby reducing braking assistance. The one launched after it was R/2008/086 on 10 Jun 2008, for indicator side repeaters may not operate correctly. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/073, launched 15 May 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.