Citroën C5 Recall R/2010/189: Parking Brake May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Nov 2010
- Launched
- 957
- vehicles in the UK
- MGK
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C5 vehicles built between 18 December 2009 and 17 March 2010. Due to the Non-Conformity of the handbrake adjustment system in the handbrake mechanism it is possible that there can be a reduction in the efficiency of the parking brake. The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the handbrake lever mechanism. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to the Non-Conformity of the handbrake adjustment system in the handbrake mechanism it is possible that there can be a reduction in the efficiency of the parking brake.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that due to the Non-Conformity of the handbrake adjustment system in the handbrake mechanism it is possible that there can be a reduction in the efficiency of the parking brake. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the handbrake lever mechanism.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: parking brake may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the handbrake lever mechanism.
Are You Affected?
C5 built between 18 December 2009 and 17 March 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 957 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 MGK or the DVSA reference R/2010/189. 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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| Berlingo, C5, JumpyAirbag may incorrectly deploy | Urgent | R/2016/171 | |
| C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C8 and 3 moreFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2015/243 | |
| C5Fuel may leak onto engine | Urgent | R/2013/108 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2010/159 on 11 Oct 2010, for roof flap may detach. The one launched after it was R/2010/192 on 5 Nov 2010, for engine may fail. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/189, launched 5 November 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.