Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 71V-200 · 1971–1972 Citroen DS21
CITROEN CARS CORPORATION recall 71V-200 covers 400 1971–1972 Citroen DS21 for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V200000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CITRODEN CAR CAMPAIGN NO N/A.DS-21 SEDAN AND STATION WAGON " D SPECIAL"SEDAN.POSSIBILITY OF ERRONEOUS CONNECTION IN BRAK E SYSTEM.CONNECTIONINVOLVES SWITCHING FRONT AND REAR BRAKECIRCUIT HYDRAULIC LINES AT WELDINGPOINT ON CONNECTING PLATE O F MULTIPLE CONNECTOR, LOCATED ON BRAKE MASTERCONTROL.BECAUS E OF BRAKE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE, APPORTIONMENT BETWEEN FRONT ANDREAR BRAKE CIRCUITS, WHICH IS DESIGNED IN EVERY CITROEN "D" M ODEL.ASSEMBLYERROR MAKES PRESSURE IN FRONT CIRCUIT ALWAYS L ESS THAN THAT IN CERTAINCONDITIONS OF BRAKING AND VEHICLE LOA D, TO PREMATURE BRAKING ANDVEHICLE LOAD,TO PREMATURE LOCKINGOF REAR WHEELS, AND IMPAIRING EFFICIENCY OF BRAKE SYSTEM.(CO RRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROPERLY CONNECTING BRAKE PIPING WHERENECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1971 to October 1, 1971. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.