Citroën C6 Recall R/2009/121: Brake Performance May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Oct 2009
- Launched
- 676
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/121
- DVSA reference
Citroën recalled C6 vehicles built between 6 October 2004 and 4 May 2007. Residual low pressure persists in the power braking vacuum circuit which may result in the loss of power assistance when braking. The dealer will fit a calibrated air vent in the vacuum circuit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Residual low pressure persists in the power braking vacuum circuit which may result in the loss of power assistance when braking.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: Residual low pressure persists in the power braking vacuum circuit which may result in the loss of power assistance when braking. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to fit a calibrated air vent in the vacuum circuit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the loss of power assistance when braking.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a calibrated air vent in the vacuum circuit.
Are You Affected?
C6 built between 6 October 2004 and 4 May 2007 may be included. Citroën estimates 676 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 DVSA reference R/2009/121. 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, C2, C3, C3 Pluriel and 4 moreWipers / lights/ battery charging may be affected | Book soon | R/2008/199 | |
| C-Crosser, C5, C6, C8Possible leakage from the diesel return pipe fixed to the intake manifold | Low | R/2008/115 | |
| C6Braking assistance may be lost | Urgent | R/2008/021 | |
| C6Braking assistance may be lost | Urgent | R/2008/022 | |
| C6Possibility of fuel leak | Urgent | R/2006/214 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2009/113 on 19 Oct 2009, for lights may switch off unexpectedly. The one launched after it was R/2009/129 on 13 Nov 2009, for windscreen trim may detach. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/121, launched 22 October 2009. 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.