Citroën Dispatch, Spacetourer Recall R/2017/071: Steering Bolts May Not Be Tightened Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Feb 2017
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- NYH
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Dispatch, Spacetourer vehicles built between 13 June 2016 and 8 September 2016. Incorrect assembly of the steering rack which could cause the loss of the mechanical link between the steering pinion valve and the steering rack during parking manoeuvres at full lock. The dealer will check affected vehicles and where necessary replace the steering rack. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect assembly of the steering rack which could cause the loss of the mechanical link between the steering pinion valve and the steering rack during parking manoeuvres at full lock.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY Defect: Incorrect assembly of the steering rack which could cause the loss of the mechanical link between the steering pinion valve and the steering rack during parking manoeuvres at full lock. Remedy: Check affected vehicles and where necessary replace the steering rack.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the loss of the mechanical link between the steering pinion valve and the steering rack during parking manoeuvres at full lock.
The Fix
The dealer will check affected vehicles and where necessary replace the steering rack.
Are You Affected?
Dispatch, Spacetourer built between 13 June 2016 and 8 September 2016 may be included. Citroën estimates 2 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 NYH or the DVSA reference R/2017/071. 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/2017/070 on 22 Feb 2017, for unexpected airbag deployment. The one launched after it was R/2017/089 on 7 Mar 2017, for front airbag may not deploy. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/071, 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.