Citroën C1 Recall R/2016/136: Steering Column May Fail Unexpectedly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 342
- vehicles in the UK
- NTF
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C1 vehicles built between 9 September 2014 and 15 October 2014. A component of the steering column may not be to specification and could fail. The recall notice describes the fix as: the manufacturer will contact keepers of affected vehicles and advise not to use the vehicle. Examine vehicles and on those with the affected component replace the steering column. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A component of the steering column may not be to specification and could fail. If this occurs there would be a loss of directional control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING COLUMN MAY FAIL UNEXPECTEDLY Defect: A component of the steering column may not be to specification and could fail. If this occurs there would be a loss of directional control. Remedy: The manufacturer will contact keepers of affected vehicles and advise not to use the vehicle. Examine vehicles and on those with the affected component replace the steering column.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering column may fail unexpectedly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the manufacturer will contact keepers of affected vehicles and advise not to use the vehicle. Examine vehicles and on those with the affected component replace the steering column.
Are You Affected?
C1 built between 9 September 2014 and 15 October 2014 may be included. Citroën estimates 342 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 NTF or the DVSA reference R/2016/136. 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 | |
| C1Bumper may not perform as designed in a collision | Low | R/2015/024 | |
| C1Loss of control | Urgent | R/2014/173 | |
| C1Rear cross-member may fail and cause driver to lose control | Book soon | R/2014/028 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2016/073 on 6 Apr 2016, for engine may not start. The one launched after it was R/2016/159 on 14 Jul 2016, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/136, launched 27 June 2016. 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.