Citroën Dispatch Recall R/2007/163: Possible Loss Of Power Steering, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Nov 2007
- Launched
- 689
- vehicles in the UK
- YCW
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Dispatch vehicles built between 26 July 2006 and 22 March 2007. Poor protection of the power steering pump earth terminal; could result in loss of power assistance to the steering. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the power steering pump earth terminal protection reinforced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Poor protection of the power steering pump earth terminal; could result in loss of power assistance to the steering.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER STEERING Defect: It has been identified that poor protection of the power steering pump earth terminal; could result in loss of power assistance to the steering. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the power steering pump earth terminal protection reinforced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of power assistance to the steering.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the power steering pump earth terminal protection reinforced.
Are You Affected?
Dispatch built between 26 July 2006 and 22 March 2007 may be included. Citroën estimates 689 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.
Which Car Is It?
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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 YCW or the DVSA reference R/2007/163. 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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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2007/165 on 7 Nov 2007, for possibility of fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/2007/191 on 17 Jan 2008, for potential loss of ABS and ESP functions. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/163, launched 12 November 2007. 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.