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Citroen ZX recalls

DVSA has published 4 safety recalls that name the Citroen ZX since 1992, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 43,933 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Citroen ZX recalls, newest first

  1. ZX · 1)seat belt buckle may jam following normal operation of pretensioner 2)involuntary operation of drivers air bag

    16 Aug 1996 · R/1996/064

    1) The seat belt may jam following normal operation of the seat belt pretensioners in an accident. 2) The drivers airbag may deploy involuntarily.

    Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and:- 1) Replace the original seat belt buckle and its associated pretensioner control by new Autoliv components. 2) Upgrade the drivers airbag to the latest specification.

    25,367 vehicles · built 1 Nov 1994 to 31 Mar 1995

  2. ZX · chafing of brake pipes

    16 Dec 1994 · R/1994/076

    There may be inadequate clearance between one or both brake pipes at the master cylinder and a coolant pipe bracket on the cylinder head. Intermittent contact can consequently occur due to engine movement under high load. Should any of the brake

    Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and inspect and re-route the subject brake pipes. Any brake pipes found to be damaged will be replaced.

    515 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1992 to 31 Dec 1994

  3. ZX · front brake pipe chafe condition

    22 Apr 1994 · R/1994/022

    It is possible that the front brake pipe may be contacted by the anti-roll bar link rod. In extreme conditions this may result in fluid leakage and partial loss of braking.

    Fix: The affected vehicles will be recalled and inspected for contact between the brake pipes and the anti-roll bar link. If no contact has taken place the pipe(s) will be re-set to ensure adequate clearance . Any pipes showing signs of contact will be replaced

    16,419 vehicles

  4. ZX · clutch lever may foul engine wiring

    17 Feb 1992 · R/1992/002

    There is a possibility that the clutch lever may foul a moulded clip which secures the engine wiring harness. Should this occur the clip may open releasing the harness and making it liable to chafing and damage by the clutch lever.

    Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and substitute a nylon fixing strap for the original moulded harness clip. This will ensure adequate operating clearance for the clutch lever.

    1,632 vehicles

Other Citroen models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.