Citroën C3 Recall R/2018/197: Steering Column Bearing Possibly Crimped To The Incorrect Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jul 2018
- Launched
- 392
- vehicles in the UK
- GLJ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 vehicles built between 11 January 2018 and 22 January 2018. The crimping preventing lateral movement of the steering column bearing may not be correct to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: the remedy involves checking the crimping on the steering column and replacing the steering column if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The crimping preventing lateral movement of the steering column bearing may not be correct to specification. This may result in noise and play in the steering. Ultimately it could lead to steering malfunction.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING COLUMN BEARING POSSIBLY CRIMPED TO THE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION. Defect: On the affected vehicles the crimping preventing lateral movement of the steering column bearing may not be correct to specification. This may result in noise and play in the steering. Ultimately it could lead to steering malfunction. Remedy: The remedy involves checking the crimping on the steering column and replacing the steering column if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in noise and play in the steering.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the remedy involves checking the crimping on the steering column and replacing the steering column if necessary.
Are You Affected?
C3 built between 11 January 2018 and 22 January 2018 may be included. Citroën estimates 392 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 GLJ or the DVSA reference R/2018/197. 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?.
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2018/195 on 25 Jul 2018, for tow ball support bracket durability inadequate. The one launched after it was R/2018/219 on 13 Aug 2018, for anti theft wheel bolts may not be tightened to the correct specification. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/197, launched 26 July 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.