Citroen
Xsara
8 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
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Notices on record
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Citroen Xsara
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REAR DAMPER MAY BECOME INSECURE
R/2009/099 · 9 Oct 2009
9 Oct 2009Defect
The rear dampers lower fixing bolts may become loose.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to check conformity of damper lower fixing bolt and replace if necessary
Build window
Built 3 Apr 2009 – 15 Apr 2009
~54 vehicles affected
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SEATBELT RESTRAINING ABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED
R/2008/196 · 19 Dec 2008
19 Dec 2008Defect
Welding on front R/H seat frame may not be robust enough by the seat buckle. Restraining ability may be impaired in an impact.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to check and replace seat frame if in affected batch.
Build window
Built 6 Apr 2008 – 9 Apr 2008
~238 vehicles affected
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ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY WORK LOOSE
R/2008/091 · 1 Jul 2008
1 Jul 2008Defect
The accelerator pedal plate may have been fitted with nuts that are not of the correct specification. In time the nuts may work loose making the pedal feel insecure.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the three accelerator pedal plate fixing nuts.
Build window
Built 1 Apr 2008
~30 vehicles affected
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BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE MAY DETACH
R/2003/103 · 23 Jun 2003
23 Jun 2003Defect
Vacuum Servo Pipe may become detached resulting in loss of servo assistance
Remedy
Replace vacuum pipe
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~202 vehicles affected
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POTENTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE VACUUM ASSISTANCE
R/2000/121 · 20 Nov 2000
20 Nov 2000Defect
Possibility of failure of the vacuum pump drive dog leading to a loss of brake assistance.
Remedy
Recall the potentially affected range of vehicles and replace the drive dog on those equipped with a Magneti Marelli vacuum pump.
Build window
Built 1 Jan 1999 – 31 Dec 2000
~2,611 vehicles affected
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SUSPENSION BALL JOINT MAY DISENGAGE
R/2000/100 · 25 Sep 2000
25 Sep 2000Defect
There is a possibility that due to incorrect machining of the suspension ball joint clamp bolt hole on the pivot the ball joint may disengage.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and check and replace pivot if necessary.
Build window
Built 1 Jul 2000 – 31 Aug 2000
~3,648 vehicles affected
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THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MIGHT REMAIN ACTIVE WHEN THE DEACTIVATE MODE HAS BEEN SELECTED
R/2000/040 · 12 Apr 2000
12 Apr 2000Defect
Due to a possible fault within the control switch the passenger air bag may not be deactivated when the switch is in the off position.
Remedy
Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled and the function of the deactivation control switch checked. Should a defective switch be found it will be replaced with a quality assured unit.
Build window
Built 1 Nov 1999 – 30 Nov 1999
~569 vehicles affected
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POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE
R/2000/005 · 1 Feb 2000
1 Feb 2000Defect
There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve.
Build window
Built 1 Sep 1999 – 31 Oct 1999
~9,088 vehicles affected
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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
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