Citroën C3 Recall R/2019/009: The Steering Column Universal Joint Clamp May Be Incorrectly Fitted To The Steering Column, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jan 2019
- Launched
- 78
- vehicles in the UK
- GRE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 vehicles built between 4 July 2018 and 12 July 2018. The universal clamp fixing bolt is not correctly fitted in the recess at the end of the steering column. The dealer will check and if necessary refit the steering column universal joint fixing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The universal clamp fixing bolt is not correctly fitted in the recess at the end of the steering column.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE STEERING COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINT CLAMP MAY BE INCORRECTLY FITTED TO THE STEERING COLUMN Defect: The universal clamp fixing bolt is not correctly fitted in the recess at the end of the steering column. Remedy: Check and if necessary refit the steering column universal joint fixing.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the steering column universal joint clamp may be incorrectly fitted to the steering column.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary refit the steering column universal joint fixing.
Are You Affected?
C3 built between 4 July 2018 and 12 July 2018 may be included. Citroën estimates 78 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 GRE or the DVSA reference R/2019/009. 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/2018/359 on 12 Dec 2018, for the bonding of the rear door window glass to the hinge assemblies may not conform to…. The one launched after it was R/2019/027 on 1 Feb 2019, for excessive loading of the front suspension could result in the loosening of the front…. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/009, launched 14 January 2019. 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.