Citroën Dispatch III Recall R/2014/001: Wiper Motor May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 28 Jan 2014
- Launched
- 620
- vehicles in the UK
- MYT & MZS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Dispatch III vehicles built between 1 July 2013 and 20 September 2013. An internal fault with the wiper motor could cause it to stop working. The dealer will check the manufacturing date of the wiper motor and add a supplementary earth wiring harness if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An internal fault with the wiper motor could cause it to stop working. In some rare cases the windscreen wipers may stop working while in operation.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL Defect: An internal fault with the wiper motor could cause it to stop working. In some rare cases the windscreen wipers may stop working while in operation. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check the manufacturing date of the wiper motor and add a supplementary earth wiring harness if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause it to stop working.
The Fix
The dealer will check the manufacturing date of the wiper motor and add a supplementary earth wiring harness if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Dispatch III built between 1 July 2013 and 20 September 2013 may be included. Citroën estimates 620 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 MYT & MZS or the DVSA reference R/2014/001. 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 IIIBraking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2014/004 | |
| C8, Dispatch IIILoss of steering | Urgent | R/2013/099 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2014/004 on 24 Jan 2014, for braking efficiency may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2014/021 on 6 Feb 2014, for sudden loss of power. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2014.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/001, launched 28 January 2014. 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.