Citroën C3 Aircross Recall R/2018/109: Rear Wheel Hub Bearings May Not Be To Correct Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 12 Apr 2018
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- GJS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 Aircross vehicles built between 8 September 2017 and 14 September 2017. The locking nut of the rear wheel hub bearings may not be correct to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: the recall consists of checking the hub nut and if the locking of the nut does not conform to specification replacing the stub axle and the hub. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The locking nut of the rear wheel hub bearings may not be correct to specification. In extreme cases this may affect control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR WHEEL HUB BEARINGS MAY NOT BE TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION Defect: On affected vehicles the locking nut of the rear wheel hub bearings may not be correct to specification. In extreme cases this may affect control of the vehicle. Remedy: The recall consists of checking the hub nut and if the locking of the nut does not conform to specification replacing the stub axle and the hub.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear wheel hub bearings may not be to correct specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the recall consists of checking the hub nut and if the locking of the nut does not conform to specification replacing the stub axle and the hub.
Are You Affected?
C3 Aircross built between 8 September 2017 and 14 September 2017 may be included. Citroën estimates 5 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 GJS or the DVSA reference R/2018/109. 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, C3 AircrossAlarm triggered randomly: BCM software | Low | R/2026/122 | |
| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4XAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/073 | |
| C3, C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/514 | |
| C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross risk of brake bar welding breakage | Stop driving | R/2025/363 | |
| 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/2018/049 on 13 Feb 2018, for engine may overheat. The one launched after it was R/2018/114 on 26 Apr 2018, for water ingress may cause windscreen wiper motor to fail. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/109, launched 12 April 2018. 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.