Citroën Berlingo, C4 Cactus, DS3 And 1 More Recall R/2017/126: Gearbox Actuator Ay Not Be To Spectification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Apr 2017
- Launched
- 16
- vehicles in the UK
- NVE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Berlingo, C4 Cactus, DS3 and 1 more vehicles built between 25 April 2016 and 29 August 2016. A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: GEARBOX ACTUATOR AY NOT BE TO SPECTIFICATION Defect: A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: gearbox actuator ay not be to spectification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator.
Are You Affected?
Berlingo, C4 Cactus, DS3 and 1 more built between 25 April 2016 and 29 August 2016 may be included. Citroën estimates 16 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 NVE or the DVSA reference R/2017/126. 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/2017/089 on 7 Mar 2017, for front airbag may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2017/139 on 24 Apr 2017, for starter motor may not operate correctly. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën Berlingo recall history and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/126, launched 7 April 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.