Citroën Saxo recalls

3 official safety recalls for the Citroën Saxo from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Rear brake caliper may reduce parking brake efficiency

    Reported August 8, 2001Model years 2001DVSA recall R/2001/096484 vehicles affected

    A defect in a rear brake caliper may reduce parking brake efficiency. The recall checks each caliper and replaces it if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED
    Defect
    A potential defect in the rear brake caliper may cause the parking brake efficiency to be reduced.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles to check the operation of each brake caliper and replacement of the caliper if necessary.

  2. Brake servo valve may cause loss of assistance

    Reported February 1, 2000Model years 1999DVSA recall R/2000/00527,264 vehicles affected

    The brake servo valve may not function correctly, causing loss of braking assistance. The valve will be inspected and may be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE
    Defect
    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.

  3. Driver's seat catch may disengage

    Reported April 11, 1997DVSA recall R/1997/0117,309 vehicles affected

    The driver's seat catch may disengage, allowing the seat to move on its runners. The runner will be checked and replaced if necessary; in some cases, the seat frame will also be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE DISENGAGEMENT OF DRIVING SEAT CATCH
    Defect
    There is a risk of disengagement of the drivers seat catch allowing the seat to move on its runners.
    Remedy
    The recall operation will check the security of the seat runner which will be replaced if necessary. In some cases replacement of the seat frame will be required.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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