Citroën Nemo Recall R/2013/106: Inability To Change Gear, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 1 Oct 2013
- Launched
- 809
- vehicles in the UK
- Nemo
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Nemo vehicles built between 26 April 2008 and 19 August 2010. Over time partial wear of the gearbox control harnesses may occur due to contact with surrounding components. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the condition of the gearbox control harness and where necessary fit additional protection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Over time partial wear of the gearbox control harnesses may occur due to contact with surrounding components. Gear selection may be affected as a result of electrical faults in some rare cases including the lighting of the warning lamp on the instrument panel and the driveability of the vehicle may be compromised.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INABILITY TO CHANGE GEAR Defect: Over time partial wear of the gearbox control harnesses may occur due to contact with surrounding components. Gear selection may be affected as a result of electrical faults in some rare cases including the lighting of the warning lamp on the instrument panel and the driveability of the vehicle may be compromised. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the condition of the gearbox control harness and where necessary fit additional protection.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: inability to change gear.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the condition of the gearbox control harness and where necessary fit additional protection.
Are You Affected?
Nemo built between 26 April 2008 and 19 August 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 809 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 Nemo or the DVSA reference R/2013/106. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NemoBraking assistance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2013/002 | |
| C1, C3, DS3, NemoEngine may fail | Low | R/2012/129 | |
| NemoRear cross member may crack | Book soon | R/2012/099 | |
| C1, C3, NemoEngine may fail | Low | R/2010/192 | |
| C5 AircrossBody height sensor | Book soon | R/2026/158 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2013/108 on 27 Sep 2013, for fuel may leak onto engine. The one launched after it was R/2014/004 on 24 Jan 2014, for braking efficiency may be affected. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2013.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/106, launched 1 October 2013. 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.