Citroën Jumpy, Spacetourer Recall R/2017/223: Starter Relay May Overheat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Jul 2017
- Launched
- 151
- vehicles in the UK
- GBV
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Jumpy, Spacetourer vehicles built between 25 June 2016 and 10 September 2016. Possible non-compliance of an internal component of the starter control relay could cause damage by overheating. The dealer will check and if necessary replace the Electrical relay. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible non-compliance of an internal component of the starter control relay could cause damage by overheating. This could cause unintended operation of the starter motor and in extreme instances; there is a risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STARTER RELAY MAY OVERHEAT Defect: Possible non-compliance of an internal component of the starter control relay could cause damage by overheating. This could cause unintended operation of the starter motor and in extreme instances; there is a risk of fire. Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the Electrical relay
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause damage by overheating.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary replace the Electrical relay.
Are You Affected?
Jumpy, Spacetourer built between 25 June 2016 and 10 September 2016 may be included. Citroën estimates 151 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 GBV or the DVSA reference R/2017/223. 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/2017/208 on 6 Jul 2017, for starter supply wire may chafe. The one launched after it was R/2017/262 on 14 Sep 2017, for starter motor supply wiring harness may become damaged. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/223, launched 18 July 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.