Vehicle recall R/2017/071

Citroen Spacetourer and Citroen Dispatch recall: Steering bolts may not be tightened correctly

DVSA recall R/2017/071 names the Citroen Spacetourer and Citroen Dispatch. It was launched 22 February 2017. It covers vehicles built 13 June 2016 to 8 September 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/071
Launched: 22 February 2017
Issued by: CITROEN
Manufacturer reference: NYH
Vehicles: DVSA lists 2 on each model line

What can go wrong

Incorrect assembly of the steering rack which could cause the loss of the mechanical link between the steering pinion valve and the steering rack during parking manoeuvres at full lock.

The fix

Check affected vehicles and where necessary replace the steering rack.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 2. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Citroen Dispatch	13 June 2016 to 8 September 2016	2
Citroen Spacetourer	13 June 2016 to 8 September 2016	2

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/2017/070 Unexpected airbag deployment 22 February 2017, Citroen Spacetourer, Citroen Dispatch
R/2017/065 Malfunctions in electrical systems 22 February 2017, Citroen Spacetourer, Citroen Dispatch
R/2017/063 Wheel may detach 22 February 2017, Citroen Spacetourer
R/2017/060 Unexpected airbag deployment 22 February 2017, Citroen Dispatch, Citroen Spacetourer
R/2017/058 Brake servo may be insecure 22 February 2017, Citroen Dispatch, Citroen Spacetourer
R/2017/057 Fuel may leak 22 February 2017, Citroen Dispatch, Citroen Spacetourer

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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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