Citroën C8, Dispatch III Recall R/2011/082: Power Steering Assistance May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Jul 2011
- Launched
- 1,357
- vehicles in the UK
- MLH
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C8, Dispatch III vehicles built between 1 February 2010 and 7 February 2011. The wiring harness for the power assisted steering motor may come in contact with other components in the engine bay. The dealer will fit protection to the wiring harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiring harness for the power assisted steering motor may come in contact with other components in the engine bay. Should this occur then it is possible that the power steering assistance on this large vehicle may become affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY FAIL Defect: It is possible that the wiring harness for the power assisted steering motor may come in contact with other components in the engine bay. Should this occur then it is possible that the power steering assistance on this large vehicle may become affected. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit protection to the wiring harness.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: power steering assistance may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will fit protection to the wiring harness.
Are You Affected?
C8, Dispatch III built between 1 February 2010 and 7 February 2011 may be included. Citroën estimates 1,357 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 MLH or the DVSA reference R/2011/082. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dispatch IIIOn the affected vehicles it is possible that a crack could develop over time on the counterweight supports located under the rear floor | Low | R/2019/296 | |
| C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C8 and 3 moreFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2015/243 | |
| Dispatch IIIFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2014/164 | |
| Dispatch IIIWiper motor may fail | Book soon | R/2014/001 | |
| Dispatch IIIBraking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2014/004 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2011/080 on 5 Jul 2011, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2011/087 on 14 Jul 2011, for parking brake may not apply fully. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/082, launched 11 July 2011. 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.