Citroen Picasso UK recall over 'passenger brake'

A BBC Watchdog investigation showed that although the brake pedal had been switched to the right, it remained connected to a mechanism on the left passenger side.

Citroen is recalling more than 20,000 of its Picasso C3 cars in the UK because of concerns the brakes can be activated from the passenger side. The problem arises because of the way the car is made in France then modified for right hand drive for UK export.

A BBC Watchdog investigation found the brake could still be engaged through a cable under the passenger footwell.

Citroen said although that was a remote possibility, it is offering customers a free modification to the UK vehicles."The recall will require the fitment of an additional component to isolate the braking mechanism from the front seat passenger," the statement continued.

The company said the modification would be free at Citroen dealers. "In the meantime, C3 Picasso owners should continue to use their cars as normal. Customers wanting further advice or information are asked to call the Citroën Contact Centre on 01753 475862, or to email cuk_contactcentre@citroen.com."

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source: BBC