Vehicle recall R/2001/096

Citroen Saxo recall: Parking brake efficiency may be reduced

DVSA recall R/2001/096 names the Citroen Saxo. It was launched 8 August 2001. It covers vehicles built 1 January 2001 to 28 February 2001.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2001/096
Launched: 8 August 2001
Issued by: CITROEN
Manufacturer reference: XGC
Vehicles: 484 across the lines below

What can go wrong

A potential defect in the rear brake caliper may cause the parking brake efficiency to be reduced.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles to check the operation of each brake caliper and replacement of the caliper if necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Citroen Saxo	1 January 2001 to 28 February 2001	484

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Other recalls for these models

R/2000/005 Possibility of loss of brake servo assistance 1 February 2000, Citroen Xsara, Citroen Saxo, Citroen Berlingo
R/1997/011 Possible disengagement of driving seat catch 11 April 1997, Citroen Saxo

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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