Citroën C4 Picasso Recall R/2008/133: Front Brake Caliper May Become Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Sep 2008
- Launched
- 143
- vehicles in the UK
- YJE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4 Picasso vehicles built between 12 September 2006 and 30 October 2006. The front brake caliper fixing screws are not to standard (non: conforming) and may slacken. The dealer will replace fixing screws with approved type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front brake caliper fixing screws are not to standard (non: conforming) and may slacken.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MAY BECOME INSECURE Defect: The front brake caliper fixing screws are not to standard (non - conforming) and may slacken Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace fixing screws with approved type.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front brake caliper may become insecure.
The Fix
The dealer will replace fixing screws with approved type.
Are You Affected?
C4 Picasso built between 12 September 2006 and 30 October 2006 may be included. Citroën estimates 143 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 YJE or the DVSA reference R/2008/133. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 | |
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| Berlingo V3, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 3 moreOn the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil | Urgent | R/2023/046 | |
| Berlingo V3, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 4 moreOn the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil | Urgent | R/2023/036 | |
| Berlingo V3, C3 V3, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 4 moreThe brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt | Urgent | R/2020/327 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2008/107 on 1 Aug 2008, for risk of partial de-bonding of glass panoramic roof moulding. The one launched after it was R/2008/134 on 22 Sep 2008, for rear seat cushion may become insecure. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/133, launched 18 September 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.