Citroën C-Crosser Recall R/2014/114: Brake Lights May Not Operate And Drive Belt May Not Perform Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Sep 2014
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- NDC
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C-Crosser vehicles built between 13 March 2008 and 31 May 2008. Brake light switch contacts may become contaminated and the switch may not operate the brake lights when the brake pedal is depressed. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles; replace brake light switch and clean switch harness; Replace drive belt and if necessary belt tensioner rollers. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Brake light switch contacts may become contaminated and the switch may not operate the brake lights when the brake pedal is depressed. Ancillary drive belt may fail affecting steering assistance battery charging and air conditioning operation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE AND DRIVE BELT MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY Defect: Brake light switch contacts may become contaminated and the switch may not operate the brake lights when the brake pedal is depressed. Ancillary drive belt may fail affecting steering assistance battery charging and air conditioning operation. Remedy: On affected vehicles; replace brake light switch and clean switch harness; Replace drive belt and if necessary belt tensioner rollers
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake lights may not operate and drive belt may not perform correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles; replace brake light switch and clean switch harness; Replace drive belt and if necessary belt tensioner rollers.
Are You Affected?
C-Crosser built between 13 March 2008 and 31 May 2008 may be included. Citroën estimates 8 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.
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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 NDC or the DVSA reference R/2014/114. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-Crosser, C4 AircrossAncillaries belt tensioner mounting may not be correct to specification | Low | R/2018/348 | |
| C-CrosserAdhesive used to fix sunroof glass assembly to outer frame may not be to correct specification | Low | R/2018/344 | |
| C-CrosserWater ingress may cause windscreen wiper motor to fail | Book soon | R/2018/114 | |
| C-CrosserMalfunction causing instrument panel functions to become inoperable | Book soon | R/2015/161 | |
| C-CrosserLoss of power steering assistance | Urgent | R/2014/125 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2014/112 on 30 Sep 2014, for brake light may not illuminate. The one launched after it was R/2014/125 on 30 Sep 2014, for loss of power steering assistance. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/114, launched 30 September 2014. 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.