Vehicle recall 71V200000 · November 3, 1971

1971-1972 Citroen DS21

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: 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 details

NHTSA campaign: 71V200000
Reported to NHTSA: November 3, 1971
Filed by: CITROEN CARS CORPORATION
Owner notification: November 15, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 400
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 71V200000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Citroen DS21 (1971-1972): 1972, 1971

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