Citroën C3 Recall R/2012/033: The Amount Of Power Steering Assistance May Vary, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Mar 2012
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- MEP
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 vehicles built between 4 February 2010 and 5 February 2010. A component internal to the steering mechanism may not be manufactured to the correct specification which over time can cause the steering to become either stiff or easier to operate. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the steering mechanism. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A component internal to the steering mechanism may not be manufactured to the correct specification which over time can cause the steering to become either stiff or easier to operate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE AMOUNT OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY VARY Defect: There is a possibility that a component internal to the steering mechanism may not be manufactured to the correct specification which over time can cause the steering to become either stiff or easier to operate. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering mechanism.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the steering to become either stiff or easier to operate.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the steering mechanism.
Are You Affected?
C3 built between 4 February 2010 and 5 February 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 2 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 MEP or the DVSA reference R/2012/033. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
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| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4XAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/073 | |
| C3Citroen C3 v5 Autonomous telematics box cannot connect to server | Low | R/2025/487 | |
| C3, C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/514 | |
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2012/026 on 8 Mar 2012, for seat belt fixing bolts may loosen. The one launched after it was R/2012/042 on 28 Mar 2012, for tyre may deflate. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/033, launched 19 March 2012. 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.