Citroën C3, DS3 Recall R/2014/047: Directional Control May Be Compromised, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 14 May 2014
- Launched
- 3,092
- vehicles in the UK
- NBH
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3, DS3 vehicles built between 10 October 2013 and 19 November 2013. The front suspension wishbone mounting bolts might not have been manufactured to the correct specification potentially causing a risk of these parts breaking. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension wishbone mounting bolts might not have been manufactured to the correct specification potentially causing a risk of these parts breaking. Broken mounting bolts can be noticed by the driver through noises and poor directional control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE COMPROMISED Defect: The front suspension wishbone mounting bolts might not have been manufactured to the correct specification potentially causing a risk of these parts breaking. Broken mounting bolts can be noticed by the driver through noises and poor directional control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a risk of these parts breaking.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
Are You Affected?
C3, DS3 built between 10 October 2013 and 19 November 2013 may be included. Citroën estimates 3,092 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 NBH or the DVSA reference R/2014/047. 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?.
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2014/037 on 8 Apr 2014, for the weld plates of the tailgate strut mounting plates may not conform. The one launched after it was R/2014/083 on 24 Jul 2014, for vehicle control may be lost. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/047, launched 14 May 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.