Citroën Dispatch, Spacetourer Recall R/2017/060: Unexpected Airbag Deployment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Feb 2017
- Launched
- 1,653
- vehicles in the UK
- NYM
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Dispatch, Spacetourer vehicles built between 15 October 2015 and 27 October 2016. A possible nonconformity of certain seals on the vehicle,s body could lead to water ingress in the passenger compartment. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles add extra sealant and replace wet or water damaged components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A possible nonconformity of certain seals on the vehicle,s body could lead to water ingress in the passenger compartment. This may affect the operation of the passenger air bag. Unintended deployment is possible.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: UNEXPECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT Defect: On the affected vehicles a possible nonconformity of certain seals on the vehicle�s body could lead to water ingress in the passenger compartment. This may affect the operation of the passenger air bag. Unintended deployment is possible. Remedy: On affected vehicles add extra sealant and replace wet or water damaged components.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to water ingress in the passenger compartment.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles add extra sealant and replace wet or water damaged components.
Are You Affected?
Dispatch, Spacetourer built between 15 October 2015 and 27 October 2016 may be included. Citroën estimates 1,653 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 NYM or the DVSA reference R/2017/060. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| SpacetourerBCM software | Low | R/2026/156 | |
| Berlingo, DispatchWater pump pulley | Low | R/2026/110 | |
| Berlingo, C5 Aircross, DispatchCitroen Cross carline Fuel injection common rail | Urgent | R/2026/021 | |
| Berlingo, Dispatch, SpacetourerCitroen Spacetourer (K0) Berlingo (K9) IVI software via OTA update | Low | R/2026/009 | |
| Dispatch, SpacetourerCitroen Dispatch/Spacetourer low in-use performance ratio ECM s/w | Low | R/2025/500 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2017/058 on 22 Feb 2017, for brake servo may be insecure. The one launched after it was R/2017/063 on 22 Feb 2017, for wheel may detach. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/060, launched 22 February 2017. 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.