Citroën Relay Recall R/2011/093: Spare Wheel May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 21 Jul 2011
- Launched
- 13,095
- vehicles in the UK
- MLX
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Relay vehicles built between 18 July 2006 and 21 April 2010. The spare wheel winch may fail and not secure the spare wheel to the vehicle so allowing it to detach from the vehicle. The dealer will replace the spare wheel winch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The spare wheel winch may fail and not secure the spare wheel to the vehicle so allowing it to detach from the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SPARE WHEEL MAY DETACH Defect: The spare wheel winch may fail and not secure the spare wheel to the vehicle so allowing it to detach from the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the spare wheel winch.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: spare wheel may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the spare wheel winch.
Are You Affected?
Relay built between 18 July 2006 and 21 April 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 13,095 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 MLX or the DVSA reference R/2011/093. 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/2011/087 on 14 Jul 2011, for parking brake may not apply fully. The one launched after it was R/2011/104 on 11 Aug 2011, for may cause damage to drive belts. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2011.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/093, launched 21 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.