Citroen Xantia and XM Safety Guide

This Infosheet contains advice to vehicle inspectors and inspecting organisations carrying out an inspection of a Citroen Xantia or Citroen XM. There have been failures in the front upper suspension rubber insulating block mounting (oleo-pneumatic suspension leg) of Citroen Models Xantia & XM (see Figures 1 and 2). Citroen Xantia front suspension indicating rubber insulating block subject to separation of bonding to metal or shearing through of the rubber block. If presented with a Citroen Xantia or XM vehicle, the vehicle inspector must fail the vehicle if any
sign of deterioration or failure of this component is detected during the inspection. Citroen Xantia rubber mounting assembly in separated (failed) condition. Citroen Xantia upper suspension mounting viewed from underside with protection gaiter removed to allow for better inspection. Citroen Xantia and XM: potential safety problem.

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