Citroën Xsara Recall R/2008/091: Accelerator Pedal May Work Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Jul 2008
- Launched
- 30
- vehicles in the UK
- yhz
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Xsara vehicles built between 1 April 2008 and 1 April 2008. The accelerator pedal plate may have been fitted with nuts that are not of the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the three accelerator pedal plate fixing nuts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The accelerator pedal plate may have been fitted with nuts that are not of the correct specification. In time the nuts may work loose making the pedal feel insecure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY WORK LOOSE Defect: The accelerator pedal plate may have been fitted with nuts that are not of the correct specification. In time the nuts may work loose making the pedal feel insecure. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the three accelerator pedal plate fixing nuts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: accelerator pedal may work loose.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the three accelerator pedal plate fixing nuts.
Are You Affected?
Xsara built between 1 April 2008 and 1 April 2008 may be included. Citroën estimates 30 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 yhz or the DVSA reference R/2008/091. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlingo, Picasso, XsaraRear damper may become insecure | Book soon | R/2009/099 | |
| XsaraSeatbelt restraining ability may be affected | Urgent | R/2008/196 | |
| XsaraBrake servo vacuum pipe may detach | Urgent | R/2003/103 | |
| XsaraPotential loss of brake vacuum assistance | Urgent | R/2000/121 | |
| XsaraSuspension ball joint may disengage | Book soon | R/2000/100 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2008/086 on 10 Jun 2008, for indicator side repeaters may not operate correctly. The one launched after it was R/2008/096 on 3 Jul 2008, for wipers lights and battery charging may be affected. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/091, launched 1 July 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.