Citroën Relay Recall R/2019/381: The Brake Pipe Fixings May Not Conform To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Nov 2019
- Launched
- 16,144
- vehicles in the UK
- GYL
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Relay vehicles built between 5 July 2016 and 17 June 2019. The brake pipe fixings may not conform to specification. The dealer will check and repairing these fixings and replacing any damaged pipes as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake pipe fixings may not conform to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BRAKE PIPE FIXINGS MAY NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The brake pipe fixings may not conform to specification Remedy: Checking and repairing these fixings and replacing any damaged pipes as necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the brake pipe fixings may not conform to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check and repairing these fixings and replacing any damaged pipes as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Relay built between 5 July 2016 and 17 June 2019 may be included. Citroën estimates 16,144 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 GYL or the DVSA reference R/2019/381. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RelayTurn signal detection | Low | R/2026/287 | |
| RelayRelay smart tachograph | Low | R/2026/249 | |
| RelayCitroen Relay fuel pipe leak | Urgent | R/2026/051 | |
| RelayCitroen Relay wrong proxy configuration | Low | R/2025/397 | |
| RelayFront camera software | Urgent | R/2025/340 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2019/357 on 23 Oct 2019, for posible seepage of fuel from fuel tank. The one launched after it was R/2019/384 on 13 Nov 2019, for the fitting of the rear left brake pipe may not be correct to specification. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/381, launched 8 November 2019. 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.