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Vehicle recall R/2015/061

Citroen C3 and DS3 recall: Directional control may be affected

DVSA recall R/2015/061 names the Citroen C3 and DS3. It was launched 13 March 2015. It covers vehicles built 3 December 2014.

Recall data updated

Recall
R/2015/061
Launched
13 March 2015
Issued by
CITROEN
Manufacturer reference
NHR
Vehicles
DVSA lists 24 on each model line

What can go wrong

It is possible that the front subframe and suspension wishbones mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could result in the mounting bolt working loose and falling from the vehicle plus the possibility of the insecurity of the subframe or the front suspension wishbone. This can cause an issue with the handling or even loss of control of the vehicle.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles to check and retorque the front subframe and suspension wishbone mounting bolts.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 24. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
ModelBuiltVehicles
Citroen C33 December 201424
DS33 December 201424
Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

  • R/2014/083 Vehicle control may be lost 24 July 2014, Citroen C3, DS3
  • R/2014/047 Directional control may be compromised 14 May 2014, DS3, Citroen C3
  • R/2016/042 Oil leak may damage engine 10 March 2016, DS3, Citroen C3, Citroen C4 and others
  • R/2014/025 Fuel may leak and create fire risk 26 February 2014, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4, Citroen Berlingo and others
  • R/2016/229 Loss of control 17 October 2016, Citroen C4, DS3, Citroen C3
  • R/2013/068 Rear screen may detach 7 June 2013, DS3, Citroen C3

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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