Citroën C8, Dispatch Recall R/2010/111: Braking Efficiency May Be Compromised, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Aug 2010
- Launched
- 630
- vehicles in the UK
- MFZ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C8, Dispatch vehicles built between 24 February 2010 and 27 May 2010. The threaded portion of the brake linkage rod in the brake control system may not be to conformity. The dealer will check rod and replace if found not to meet conformity. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The threaded portion of the brake linkage rod in the brake control system may not be to conformity. This could result in a reduction of braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE COMPROMISED Defect: The threaded portion of the brake linkage rod in the brake control system may not be to conformity. This could result in a reduction of braking efficiency. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check rod and replace if found not to meet conformity.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a reduction of braking efficiency.
The Fix
The dealer will check rod and replace if found not to meet conformity.
Are You Affected?
C8, Dispatch built between 24 February 2010 and 27 May 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 630 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 MFZ or the DVSA reference R/2010/111. 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/2010/086 on 7 Jul 2010, for loss of braking efficiency. The one launched after it was R/2010/118 on 24 Aug 2010, for windscreen trim may detach. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/111, launched 9 August 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.