Dacia Bigster Recall R/2026/240: Rear Suspension Springs, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2026/240, campaign code 0F8W. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
15 Jun 2026
Launched
169
vehicles in the UK
0F8W
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Dacia recalled Bigster vehicles built between 16 December 2025 and 12 March 2026. There may be a non-conformity of the rear suspension springs that could lead to breakage. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a preventative measure replace Left-hand and right-hand rear suspension springs. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

There may be a non-conformity of the rear suspension springs that could lead to breakage.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: Rear Suspension Springs Defect: For certain vehicles there may be a non-conformity of the rear suspension springs that could lead to breakage. Remedy: As a preventative measure replace Left-hand and right-hand rear suspension springs

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: rear suspension springs.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: as a preventative measure replace Left-hand and right-hand rear suspension springs.

Are You Affected?

Bigster built between 16 December 2025 and 12 March 2026 may be included. Dacia estimates 169 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Dacia, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Dacia.
  2. Book with any franchised Dacia dealer, quoting the campaign code 0F8W or the DVSA reference R/2026/240. See how to get a Dacia recall fixed.
  3. 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 18 Dacia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Dacia recall launched before it was R/2025/490 on 17 Nov 2025, for a risk of loss of Steering. You can also see every Dacia recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and suspension recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2026/240, launched 15 June 2026. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.