Citroën C4 Picasso Recall R/2008/163: Parking Brake May Be Ineffective, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Nov 2008
- Launched
- 9,398
- vehicles in the UK
- YKB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4 Picasso vehicles built between 6 July 2006 and 11 May 2007. Due to a production non conformity in one of the electric parking brake cables the brake may not hold the vehicle securely on a steep gradient when the parking brake is applied. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicle swill have the conformity of the cables checked and replaced as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a production non conformity in one of the electric parking brake cables the brake may not hold the vehicle securely on a steep gradient when the parking brake is applied. This will be accompanied by the illumination of the warning lamp and a message saying parking brake faulty on the multifunction screen.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY BE INEFFECTIVE Defect: It has been identified that due to a production non conformity in one of the electric parking brake cables the brake may not hold the vehicle securely on a steep gradient when the parking brake is applied. This will be accompanied by the illumination of the warning lamp and a message saying parking brake faulty on the multifunction screen. Remedy: Recalled vehicle swill have the conformity of the cables checked and replaced as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: parking brake may be ineffective.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicle swill have the conformity of the cables checked and replaced as necessary.
Are You Affected?
C4 Picasso built between 6 July 2006 and 11 May 2007 may be included. Citroën estimates 9,398 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 YKB or the DVSA reference R/2008/163. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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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 | |
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2008/150 on 20 Oct 2008, for front suspension wishbone could become loose. The one launched after it was R/2008/196 on 19 Dec 2008, for seatbelt restraining ability may be affected. 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/2008/163, launched 14 November 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.