Citroën Spacetourer Recall R/2017/063: Wheel May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Feb 2017
- Launched
- 83
- vehicles in the UK
- NXP
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Spacetourer vehicles built between 17 February 2016 and 29 September 2016. The wheel bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The dealer will check the tightness of the road wheel bolts and rectify as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wheel bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The driver may experience a vibration through the steering wheel. However if not rectified there is a risk that the wheels may become damaged over time or the wheel could in extreme cases detach from the vehicle whilst driving. This could cause loss of control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WHEEL MAY DETACH Defect: It has been identified that the wheel bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The driver may experience a vibration through the steering wheel. However if not rectified there is a risk that the wheels may become damaged over time or the wheel could in extreme cases detach from the vehicle whilst driving. This could cause loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check the tightness of the road wheel bolts and rectify as necessary. In certain cases the replacement of the bolt(s) and wheel(s) may be necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause loss of control of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will check the tightness of the road wheel bolts and rectify as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Spacetourer built between 17 February 2016 and 29 September 2016 may be included. Citroën estimates 83 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 NXP or the DVSA reference R/2017/063. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpacetourerBCM software | Low | R/2026/156 | |
| 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 | |
| Dispatch, SpacetourerCitroën Spacetourer/Dispatch(K0) rear brake discs | Urgent | R/2025/414 | |
| 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/2017/060 on 22 Feb 2017, for unexpected airbag deployment. The one launched after it was R/2017/065 on 22 Feb 2017, for malfunctions in electrical systems. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/063, 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.