Citroën C3 V5 Recall R/2026/068: Power Steering Wiring Harness, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Mar 2026
- Launched
- 676
- vehicles in the UK
- GW9 - 261035EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 V5 vehicles built between 21 February 2025 and 31 May 2025. Some vehicles may have a power steering harness routed between two screws where minor vibrations could cause harness damage resulting in a possible short circuit. The recall notice describes the fix as: ensure new routing and protection of the harness by replacing the existing clip with a new one and add a cap on the bolt thread. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have a power steering harness routed between two screws where minor vibrations could cause harness damage resulting in a possible short circuit. This could lead to a loss of power‑steering assistance and in worst case a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Power Steering Wiring Harness. Defect: Affected vehicles may have a power steering harness routed between two screws where minor vibrations could cause harness damage resulting in a possible short circuit. This could lead to a loss of power‑steering assistance and in worst case a fire. Remedy: Ensure new routing and protection of the harness by replacing the existing clip with a new one and add a cap on the bolt thread.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause harness damage resulting in a possible short circuit.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: ensure new routing and protection of the harness by replacing the existing clip with a new one and add a cap on the bolt thread.
Are You Affected?
C3 V5 built between 21 February 2025 and 31 May 2025 may be included. Citroën estimates 676 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 GW9 - 261035EE or the DVSA reference R/2026/068. 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/2026/073 on 9 Mar 2026, for alternator protection. The one launched after it was R/2026/110 on 13 Mar 2026, for water pump pulley. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/068, launched 10 March 2026. 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.