Citroën Dispatch IV, Spacetourer Recall R/2017/262: Starter Motor Supply Wiring Harness May Become Damaged, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Sep 2017
- Launched
- 12
- vehicles in the UK
- GDL
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Dispatch IV, Spacetourer vehicles built between 13 January 2016 and 30 June 2016. The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminal and correct it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STARTER MOTOR SUPPLY WIRING HARNESS MAY BECOME DAMAGED Defect: The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit. Remedy: On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminal and correct it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: starter motor supply wiring harness may become damaged.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminal and correct it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Dispatch IV, Spacetourer built between 13 January 2016 and 30 June 2016 may be included. Citroën estimates 12 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 GDL or the DVSA reference R/2017/262. 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/2017/223 on 18 Jul 2017, for starter relay may overheat. The one launched after it was R/2017/269 on 22 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/2017/262, launched 14 September 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.