Citroën DS3 Recall R/2017/300: Suspension And Steering Fixings May Not Be Tightened To The Correct Torque, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Nov 2017
- Launched
- 127
- vehicles in the UK
- GEV
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled DS3 vehicles built between 16 August 2017 and 20 September 2017. Due to a deviation in the production process certain suspension and steering fixings may not have been tightened to the correct torque. The dealer will replace any damaged fixings and tighten all relevant fixings to correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a deviation in the production process certain suspension and steering fixings may not have been tightened to the correct torque.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUSPENSION AND STEERING FIXINGS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE Defect: Due to a deviation in the production process certain suspension and steering fixings may not have been tightened to the correct torque. Remedy: On affected vehicles check fixings as indicated by the manufacturer. Replace any damaged fixings and tighten all relevant fixings to correct torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: suspension and steering fixings may not be tightened to the correct torque.
The Fix
The dealer will replace any damaged fixings and tighten all relevant fixings to correct torque.
Are You Affected?
DS3 built between 16 August 2017 and 20 September 2017 may be included. Citroën estimates 127 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 GEV or the DVSA reference R/2017/300. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3, DS3Citroen C3 DS3 driver and passenger airbag (Takata) | Stop driving | R/2025/021 | |
| C3, DS3Citroen C3 DS3 driver and passenger airbag (Takata) | Urgent | R/2025/022 | |
| Berlingo V3, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 3 moreOn the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil | Urgent | R/2023/046 | |
| Berlingo V3, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 4 moreOn the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil | Urgent | R/2023/036 | |
| C3 Picasso, C4 V2, DS3, DS4The operation of the brake vacumn pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt | Urgent | R/2021/238 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2017/290 on 26 Oct 2017, for ingress of water and corrosion may cause the wiper motor to fail. The one launched after it was R/2017/306 on 14 Nov 2017, for a non-conformity in an internal component could affect deployment of the passenger airbag. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/300, launched 3 November 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.