Citroën C8, Dispatch III Recall R/2012/042: Tyre May Deflate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 28 Mar 2012
- Launched
- 17
- vehicles in the UK
- MPW
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C8, Dispatch III vehicles built between 19 January 2012 and 20 January 2012. Some tyres may have suffered superficial damage when the vehicle was being transported. The dealer will carry out a visual check of the condition of the tyre in the affected areas and replace the tyre if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some tyres may have suffered superficial damage when the vehicle was being transported. The front Left hand tyre may have localised damage on the tread or the inner side. The tyre may rip and deflate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TYRE MAY DEFLATE Defect: Some tyres may have suffered superficial damage when the vehicle was being transported. The front Left hand tyre may have localised damage on the tread or the inner side. The tyre may rip and deflate. Remedy: Carry out a visual check of the condition of the tyre in the affected areas and replace the tyre if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: tyre may deflate.
The Fix
The dealer will carry out a visual check of the condition of the tyre in the affected areas and replace the tyre if necessary.
Are You Affected?
C8, Dispatch III built between 19 January 2012 and 20 January 2012 may be included. Citroën estimates 17 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 MPW or the DVSA reference R/2012/042. 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/2012/033 on 19 Mar 2012, for the amount of power steering assistance may vary. The one launched after it was R/2012/048 on 23 Apr 2012, for vehicle may cut out. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/042, launched 28 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.