Citroën C3, DS3 Recall R/2015/061: Directional Control May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 13 Mar 2015
- Launched
- 24
- vehicles in the UK
- NHR
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3, DS3 vehicles built between 3 December 2014 and 3 December 2014. The front subframe and suspension wishbones mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. The dealer will check and retorque the front subframe and suspension wishbone mounting bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front subframe and suspension wishbones mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could result in the mounting bolt working loose and falling from the vehicle plus the possibility of the insecurity of the subframe or the front suspension wishbone. This can cause an issue with the handling or even loss of control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: It is possible that the front subframe and suspension wishbones mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could result in the mounting bolt working loose and falling from the vehicle plus the possibility of the insecurity of the subframe or the front suspension wishbone. This can cause an issue with the handling or even loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check and retorque the front subframe and suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the mounting bolt working loose and falling from the vehicle plus the possibility of the insecurity of the subframe or the front suspension wishbone.
The Fix
The dealer will check and retorque the front subframe and suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
Are You Affected?
C3, DS3 built between 3 December 2014 and 3 December 2014 may be included. Citroën estimates 24 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 NHR or the DVSA reference R/2015/061. 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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| C3Citroen C3 v5 Autonomous telematics box cannot connect to server | Low | R/2025/487 | |
| C3, C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/514 | |
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2015/055 on 9 Mar 2015, for engine may stall. The one launched after it was R/2015/101 on 26 May 2015, for possibility of loss of control. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/061, launched 13 March 2015. 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.