Citroën C1 Recall R/2010/012: Accelerator Pedal May Fail To Return To Idle, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Feb 2010
- Launched
- 34
- vehicles in the UK
- MEG
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C1 vehicles. Within the mechanism of the accelerator pedal there is a friction lever which interacts with a sliding surface. The dealer will fit the a reinforcing plate within the accelerator pedal mechanism which will ensure continued correct functionality. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Within the mechanism of the accelerator pedal there is a friction lever which interacts with a sliding surface. Over time and under certain conditionsthe contact surfaces may generated excessive friction and latterly the movement of the accelerator pedal. This over time and under certain conditions will result in the accelerator pedal becoming intermittently more difficult to push; or slower to return. In rare instances the accelerator pedal can remain in the partially depressed position.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE Defect: It has been identified that within the mechanism of the accelerator pedal there is a friction lever which interacts with a sliding surface. Over time and under certain conditionsthe contact surfaces may generated excessive friction and latterly the movement of the accelerator pedal. This over time and under certain conditions will result in the accelerator pedal becoming intermittently more difficult to push; or slower to return. In rare instances the accelerator pedal can remain in the partially depressed position. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have a reinforcing plate fitted within the accelerator pedal mechanism which will ensure continued correct functionality.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the accelerator pedal becoming intermittently more difficult to push; or slower to return.
The Fix
The dealer will fit the a reinforcing plate within the accelerator pedal mechanism which will ensure continued correct functionality.
Are You Affected?
C1 may be included. Citroën estimates 34 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 MEG or the DVSA reference R/2010/012. 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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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2010/019 on 15 Feb 2010, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2010/030 on 16 Mar 2010, for braking performance may be affected. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/012, launched 19 February 2010. 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.