Citroën C-Zero Recall R/2017/306: A Non-conformity In An Internal Component Could Affect Deployment Of The Passenger Airbag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Nov 2017
- Launched
- 257
- vehicles in the UK
- GCD
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C-Zero vehicles. An internal component of the passenger's airbag triggering module may not conform to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the passenger's air bag assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An internal component of the passenger's airbag triggering module may not conform to specification. This could affect the triggering of the device in the event of an impact.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A NON-CONFORMITY IN AN INTERNAL COMPONENT COULD AFFECT DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG Defect: An internal component of the passenger's airbag triggering module may not conform to specification. This could affect the triggering of the device in the event of an impact. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the passenger's air bag assembly
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a non-conformity in an internal component could affect deployment of the passenger airbag.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the passenger's air bag assembly.
Are You Affected?
C-Zero may be included. Citroën estimates 257 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 GCD or the DVSA reference R/2017/306. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-ZeroCitroen c- zero passenger airbag takata | Stop driving | R/2025/365 | |
| C-ZeroWater may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion | Urgent | R/2019/456 | |
| C-ZeroEngine may not start | Low | R/2016/073 | |
| C-ZeroLoss of power | Urgent | R/2015/160 | |
| C-ZeroBraking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2014/118 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2017/300 on 3 Nov 2017, for suspension and steering fixings may not be tightened to the correct torque. The one launched after it was R/2017/326 on 5 Dec 2017, for bonnet skin may become insecure. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/306, launched 14 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.