Citroën Pluriel Recall R/2006/018: Spare Wheel Tyre Pressure Incorrectly Stated On Information Label, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 8 Feb 2006
- Launched
- 6,324
- vehicles in the UK
- XXD
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Pluriel vehicles built between 1 July 2002 and 30 April 2003. The indication of 2.5 bar pressure for the spare wheel which can be found on a label affixed to the left hand door pillar is incorrect for the vehicle specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have a replacement label affixed to the vehicle which will indicate the correct spare tyre pressure i.e. 4.2 bar. It should be noted that at manufacturethe tyre was inflated to the correct pressure however as a precaution the pressure of the spare wheel will be checked. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The indication of 2.5 bar pressure for the spare wheel which can be found on a label affixed to the left hand door pillar is incorrect for the vehicle specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SPARE WHEEL TYRE PRESSURE INCORRECTLY STATED ON INFORMATION LABEL Defect: On subject vehicles the indication of 2.5 bar pressure for the spare wheel which can be found on a label affixed to the left hand door pillar is incorrect for the vehicle specification. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have a replacement label affixed to the vehicle which will indicate the correct spare tyre pressure i.e. 4.2 bar. It should be noted that at manufacturethe tyre was inflated to the correct pressure however as a precaution the pressure of the spare wheel will be checked.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: spare wheel tyre pressure incorrectly stated on information label.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have a replacement label affixed to the vehicle which will indicate the correct spare tyre pressure i.e. 4.2 bar. It should be noted that at manufacturethe tyre was inflated to the correct pressure however as a precaution the pressure of the spare wheel will be checked.
Are You Affected?
Pluriel built between 1 July 2002 and 30 April 2003 may be included. Citroën estimates 6,324 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Citroën, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Citroën.
- Book with any franchised Citroën dealer, quoting the campaign code XXD or the DVSA reference R/2006/018. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| C2, C3, PlurielAccelerator pedal returns too slowly | Low | R/2006/051 | |
| C2, C3, C4, PlurielPossible loss of braking efficiency | Urgent | R/2005/185 | |
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| BerlingoCitroen Berlingo (K9) wrong wheel bolts | Book soon | R/2026/006 | |
| BERLINGO4Citroen Berlingo4 ESC software | Book soon | R/2025/453 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2006/011 on 26 Jan 2006, for fuel may leak into engine. The one launched after it was R/2006/030 on 23 Feb 2006, for fuel leaking into engine. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/018, launched 8 February 2006. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.