Citroën Dispatch IV, Spacetourer Recall R/2022/242: The Efficiency Of The Handbrake And Service Brake May Be Compromised, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Aug 2022
- Launched
- 27
- vehicles in the UK
- JGJ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Dispatch IV, Spacetourer vehicles built between 20 January 2022 and 28 January 2022. Equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised. The dealer will check the rear brake caliper references and replace as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE EFFICIENCY OF THE HANDBRAKE AND SERVICE BRAKE MAY BE COMPROMISED. Defect: On the affected vehicles equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised Remedy: Check the rear brake caliper references and replace as necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised.
The Fix
The dealer will check the rear brake caliper references and replace as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Dispatch IV, Spacetourer built between 20 January 2022 and 28 January 2022 may be included. Citroën estimates 27 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 JGJ or the DVSA reference R/2022/242. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpacetourerBCM software | Low | R/2026/156 | |
| Berlingo, Dispatch, SpacetourerCitroen Spacetourer (K0) Berlingo (K9) IVI software via OTA update | Low | R/2026/009 | |
| Dispatch, SpacetourerCitroen Dispatch/Spacetourer low in-use performance ratio ECM s/w | Low | R/2025/500 | |
| Dispatch, SpacetourerCitroën Spacetourer/Dispatch(K0) rear brake discs | Urgent | R/2025/414 | |
| 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/2022/234 on 26 Jul 2022, for the engine management software calibration could be incorrect. The one launched after it was R/2022/275 on 20 Sep 2022, for on the affected vehicles some DS7 CROSSBACK equipped with ESP (electronic stability…. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/242, launched 8 August 2022. 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.