Citroën Relay Recall R/2012/089: Handbrake Efficiency May Not Be To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Aug 2012
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- MRU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Relay vehicles built between 30 May 2012 and 31 May 2012. The fixture of the handbrake cable stop support may not have been produced to the correct specification. The dealer will install strengthening for the handbrake cable stop support under the vehicle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fixture of the handbrake cable stop support may not have been produced to the correct specification. If not rectified this could cause a reduction in hand brake efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The fixture of the handbrake cable stop support may not have been produced to the correct specification. If not rectified this could cause a reduction in hand brake efficiency. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and install strengthening for the handbrake cable stop support under the vehicle.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a reduction in hand brake efficiency.
The Fix
The dealer will install strengthening for the handbrake cable stop support under the vehicle.
Are You Affected?
Relay built between 30 May 2012 and 31 May 2012 may be included. Citroën estimates 7 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 MRU or the DVSA reference R/2012/089. 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/2012/076 on 9 Jul 2012, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2012/094 on 5 Oct 2012, for risk of fire. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/089, launched 30 August 2012. 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.