Citroën Nemo Recall R/2012/099: Rear Cross Member May Crack, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2012/099, campaign code MNH. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
22 Oct 2012
Launched
4,350
vehicles in the UK
MNH
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Citroën recalled Nemo vehicles built between 18 December 2008 and 4 October 2010. Over a period of time a small crack can appear on the rear axle cross member particularly under conditions of repeated maximum suspension travel. The dealer will replace the rear axle cross member and suspension bump stops. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Over a period of time a small crack can appear on the rear axle cross member particularly under conditions of repeated maximum suspension travel. The small crack could increase in size and eventually lead to the rear wheel rubbing on the wheel arch.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: REAR CROSS MEMBER MAY CRACK Defect: Over a period of time a small crack can appear on the rear axle cross member particularly under conditions of repeated maximum suspension travel. The small crack could increase in size and eventually lead to the rear wheel rubbing on the wheel arch. Remedy: Replace the rear axle cross member and suspension bump stops.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: rear cross member may crack.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the rear axle cross member and suspension bump stops.

Are You Affected?

Nemo built between 18 December 2008 and 4 October 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 4,350 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Citroën.
  2. Book with any franchised Citroën dealer, quoting the campaign code MNH or the DVSA reference R/2012/099. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
NemoInability to change gearBook soonR/2013/106
NemoBraking assistance may be reducedUrgentR/2013/002
C1, C3, DS3, NemoEngine may failLowR/2012/129
C1, C3, NemoEngine may failLowR/2010/192
BerlingoCitroen Berlingo (K9) wrong wheel boltsBook soonR/2026/006

This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2012/094 on 5 Oct 2012, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2012/123 on 24 Oct 2012, for wheel bolts may become loose. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and suspension recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2012/099, launched 22 October 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.