Citroën C-Crosser, C5, C6 And 1 More Recall R/2008/115: Possible Leakage From The Diesel Return Pipe Fixed To The Intake Manifold, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 28 Jul 2008
- Launched
- 1,611
- vehicles in the UK
- yhw
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C-Crosser, C5, C6 and 1 more vehicles built between 2 March 2006 and 30 January 2008. The diesel fuel return pipe which is fixed to the inlet manifold may be abraded to the extent that if left undetected will leak. The dealer will replace if any is found the pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The diesel fuel return pipe which is fixed to the inlet manifold may be abraded to the extent that if left undetected will leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LEAKAGE FROM THE DIESEL RETURN PIPE FIXED TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. Defect: It has been identified that the diesel fuel return pipe which is fixed to the inlet manifold may be abraded to the extent that if left undetected will leak. Remedy: Recalled vehicles as a preventative measure will have the pipe inspected for damage. If any is found the pipe will be replaced. In cases where the pipe remains undamaged it will be fitted with reinforcement.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible leakage from the diesel return pipe fixed to the intake manifold.
The Fix
The dealer will replace if any is found the pipe.
Are You Affected?
C-Crosser, C5, C6 and 1 more built between 2 March 2006 and 30 January 2008 may be included. Citroën estimates 1,611 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 yhw or the DVSA reference R/2008/115. 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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| 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/2008/111 on 16 Jul 2008, for vacuum braking assistance may reduce. The one launched after it was R/2008/107 on 1 Aug 2008, for risk of partial de-bonding of glass panoramic roof moulding. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/115, launched 28 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.