Citroën Dispatch, Spacetourer Recall R/2017/065: Malfunctions In Electrical Systems, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Feb 2017
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- NYG
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Dispatch, Spacetourer vehicles built between 10 May 2016 and 19 August 2016. Some ground connections of the cabin wiring harness and the fixings of the airbag control unit may not be to specification. The dealer will check tightness of the ground connections and airbag control unit fixings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some ground connections of the cabin wiring harness and the fixings of the airbag control unit may not be to specification. This issue or non-compliance could cause erratic malfunctions of certain electrical equipment even in very rare cases causing the engine to cut-off or airbags malfunction.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MALFUNCTIONS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Defect: It has been identified that some ground connections of the cabin wiring harness and the fixings of the airbag control unit may not be to specification. This issue or non-compliance could cause erratic malfunctions of certain electrical equipment even in very rare cases causing the engine to cut-off or airbags malfunction. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check tightness of the ground connections and airbag control unit fixings. If required these will need rectification.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause erratic malfunctions of certain electrical equipment even in very rare cases causing the engine to cut-off or airbags malfunction.
The Fix
The dealer will check tightness of the ground connections and airbag control unit fixings.
Are You Affected?
Dispatch, Spacetourer built between 10 May 2016 and 19 August 2016 may be included. Citroën estimates 8 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 NYG or the DVSA reference R/2017/065. 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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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2017/063 on 22 Feb 2017, for wheel may detach. The one launched after it was R/2017/067 on 22 Feb 2017, for front shock absorber may fail. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/065, 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.