Citroën Xsara Recall R/2008/196: Seatbelt Restraining Ability May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Dec 2008
- Launched
- 238
- vehicles in the UK
- MAF
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Xsara vehicles built between 6 April 2008 and 9 April 2008. Welding on front R/H seat frame may not be robust enough by the seat buckle. The dealer will check and replace seat frame if in affected batch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Welding on front R/H seat frame may not be robust enough by the seat buckle. Restraining ability may be impaired in an impact.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEATBELT RESTRAINING ABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: Welding on front R/H seat frame may not be robust enough by the seat buckle. Restraining ability may be impaired in an impact. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check and replace seat frame if in affected batch.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seatbelt restraining ability may be affected.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace seat frame if in affected batch.
Are You Affected?
Xsara built between 6 April 2008 and 9 April 2008 may be included. Citroën estimates 238 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 MAF or the DVSA reference R/2008/196. 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 | |
| XsaraAccelerator pedal may work loose | Low | R/2008/091 | |
| 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/2008/163 on 14 Nov 2008, for parking brake may be ineffective. The one launched after it was R/2008/199 on 24 Dec 2008, for wipers / lights/ battery charging may be affected. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/196, launched 19 December 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.