Citroën Relay Recall R/2008/086: Indicator Side Repeaters May Not Operate Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Jun 2008
- Launched
- 67
- vehicles in the UK
- YHJ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Relay vehicles built between 27 November 2007 and 30 November 2007. ; with the engine switched off the side indicator repeaters do not operate when the parking lights are on. The dealer will upgrade the relevant operating software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
; with the engine switched off the side indicator repeaters do not operate when the parking lights are on.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INDICATOR SIDE REPEATERS MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY Defect: It has been identified that; with the engine switched off the side indicator repeaters do not operate when the parking lights are on. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the relevant operating software upgraded.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: indicator side repeaters may not operate correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will upgrade the relevant operating software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Relay built between 27 November 2007 and 30 November 2007 may be included. Citroën estimates 67 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 YHJ or the DVSA reference R/2008/086. 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/2008/073 on 15 May 2008, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2008/091 on 1 Jul 2008, for accelerator pedal may work loose. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/086, launched 10 June 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.