Citroën Relay III Recall R/2023/305: On Affected Vehicles The Hydraulic Power Steering Hose Is Not According To Specification…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Oct 2023
- Launched
- 2,219
- vehicles in the UK
- JZP/230958EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Relay III vehicles built between 20 March 2023 and 1 September 2023. The hydraulic power steering hose is not according to specification which could lead to deterioration in power steering assistance or sudden loss of steering assistance. The dealer will check and replace power steering hose if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The hydraulic power steering hose is not according to specification which could lead to deterioration in power steering assistance or sudden loss of steering assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the hydraulic power steering hose is not according to specification which could lead to deterioration in power steering assistance or sudden loss of steering assistance. Defect: On affected vehicles the hydraulic power steering hose is not according to specification which could lead to deterioration in power steering assistance or sudden loss of steering assistance. Remedy: Check and replace power steering hose if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to deterioration in power steering assistance or sudden loss of steering assistance.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace power steering hose if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Relay III built between 20 March 2023 and 1 September 2023 may be included. Citroën estimates 2,219 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 JZP/230958EE or the DVSA reference R/2023/305. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 | |
| C3 V5Power steering wiring harness | Urgent | R/2026/068 | |
| BerlingoThe inner tie rods are not correct to specification | Urgent | R/2020/209 | |
| C3The steering geometry could be incorrectly set | Urgent | R/2020/165 | |
| BerlingoSteering column may not be correct to specification | Urgent | R/2019/401 |
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Source: DVSA recall R/2023/305, launched 10 October 2023. 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.