Citroen C8: Possibility Of Extended Brake Pedal Travel
Recall Summary Citroën is recalling 18 C8 vehicles because a brake hose may wear out from rubbing against the exhaust heat shield, potentially causing a brake fluid leak and increased brake pedal travel. The fix involves adjusting the exhaust heat shield to prevent contact with the brake hose, and replacing the hose if it shows wear. This recall affects vehicles in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- CITROEN
- Product
- Vehicles: CITROEN C8. Units affected: 18
- Reason
- It has been identified that a brake hose may become worn as a result of rubbing contact against the heat shield protecting the exhaust system. This may lead in extreme cases to a leak from a brake circuit which manifests itself in increased brake pedal travel. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the exhaust heat shield adjusted in order to maintain the correct distance from the subject brake hose. Should the hose display signs of wear it will be replaced.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2007-11-07
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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