Citroën Dispatch III Recall R/2014/164: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Dec 2014
- Launched
- 4,775
- vehicles in the UK
- NEJ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Dispatch III vehicles built between 3 October 2011 and 9 April 2014. ; Under certain conditions the fuel leak off pipe may become insecure at the connection to the injector. The dealer will inspect connection on affected vehicles and where necessary replace the fuel leak off return pipe fixing with new adhesive. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
; Under certain conditions the fuel leak off pipe may become insecure at the connection to the injector. If this happens fuel may leak form the connection. Fuel may accumulate in the engine compartment and vehicle users will be aware of a smell of fuel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: On affected vehicles; Under certain conditions the fuel leak off pipe may become insecure at the connection to the injector. If this happens fuel may leak form the connection. Fuel may accumulate in the engine compartment and vehicle users will be aware of a smell of fuel. Remedy: Inspect connection on affected vehicles and where necessary replace the fuel leak off return pipe fixing with new adhesive.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect connection on affected vehicles and where necessary replace the fuel leak off return pipe fixing with new adhesive.
Are You Affected?
Dispatch III built between 3 October 2011 and 9 April 2014 may be included. Citroën estimates 4,775 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 NEJ or the DVSA reference R/2014/164. 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 IIIWiper motor may fail | Book soon | R/2014/001 | |
| 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/2014/118 on 7 Oct 2014, for braking efficiency may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2014/169 on 17 Dec 2014, for the incorrect gear maybe selected. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/164, launched 2 December 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.