Citroën Dispatch IV, Spacetourer Recall R/2018/002: Engine Component May Not Be To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2018/002, campaign code GFY. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
3 Jan 2018
Launched
198
vehicles in the UK
GFY
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Citroën recalled Dispatch IV, Spacetourer vehicles built between 1 October 2017 and 30 November 2017. An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION Defect: An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds. Remedy: On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of engine performance.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.

Are You Affected?

Dispatch IV, Spacetourer built between 1 October 2017 and 30 November 2017 may be included. Citroën estimates 198 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Citroën.
  2. Book with any franchised Citroën dealer, quoting the campaign code GFY or the DVSA reference R/2018/002. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
SpacetourerBCM softwareLowR/2026/156
Berlingo, Dispatch, SpacetourerCitroen Spacetourer (K0) Berlingo (K9) IVI software via OTA updateLowR/2026/009
Dispatch, SpacetourerCitroen Dispatch/Spacetourer low in-use performance ratio ECM s/wLowR/2025/500
Dispatch, SpacetourerCitroën Spacetourer/Dispatch(K0) rear brake discsUrgentR/2025/414
Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnosticsLowR/2025/346

This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2017/339 on 15 Dec 2017, for engine component may not be to specification. The one launched after it was R/2018/049 on 13 Feb 2018, for engine may overheat. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and loss of power recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2018/002, launched 3 January 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.