Citroën C1 Recall R/2014/028: Rear Cross-member May Fail And Cause Driver To Lose Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 25 Feb 2014
- Launched
- 358
- vehicles in the UK
- NAS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C1 vehicles built between 25 July 2013 and 31 July 2013. A weld on the rear cross member might be non-compliant and eventually cause the weld between the cross member and the vehicle body to break. The dealer will check the compliance of the weld on the O/S/R and if necessary replace the cross member. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A weld on the rear cross member might be non-compliant and eventually cause the weld between the cross member and the vehicle body to break. This may lead to a partial detachment of the axle and cause the driver to lose control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR CROSS-MEMBER MAY FAIL AND CAUSE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL Defect: On subject vehicles a weld on the rear cross member might be non-compliant and eventually cause the weld between the cross member and the vehicle body to break. This may lead to a partial detachment of the axle and cause the driver to lose control. Remedy: Contact keepers using DVLA and manufacturer's records. Check the compliance of the weld on the O/S/R and if necessary replace the cross member.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a partial detachment of the axle and cause the driver to lose control.
The Fix
The dealer will check the compliance of the weld on the O/S/R and if necessary replace the cross member.
Are You Affected?
C1 built between 25 July 2013 and 31 July 2013 may be included. Citroën estimates 358 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.
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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 NAS or the DVSA reference R/2014/028. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1The stitching pattern used on the rear seat belt material is not to correct specification | Urgent | R/2020/355 | |
| C1The bonding of the rear door window glass to the hinge assemblies may not conform to specification | Book soon | R/2018/359 | |
| C1Steering column may fail unexpectedly | Urgent | R/2016/136 | |
| C1Bumper may not perform as designed in a collision | Low | R/2015/024 | |
| C1Loss of control | Urgent | R/2014/173 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2014/021 on 6 Feb 2014, for sudden loss of power. The one launched after it was R/2014/025 on 26 Feb 2014, for fuel may leak and create fire risk. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/028, launched 25 February 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.