Citroen Dispatch III recalls
DVSA has published 11 safety recalls that name the Citroen Dispatch III since 2010, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 30,115 UK vehicles of this model.
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All Citroen Dispatch III recalls, newest first
DISPATCH III · on the affected vehicles it is possible that a crack could develop over time on the counterweight supports located under the rear floor
2 Sep 2019 · R/2019/296
Counterweight could become detached and fall from the vehicle
Fix: Add two new fixings for each counterweight
792 vehicles · built 25 Feb 2014 to 29 Mar 2016
C4, C4 PICASSO, C5, C8, DISPATCH III, DS4, DS5 · fuel may leak
8 Dec 2015 · R/2015/243
The fuel filter's integrated heater may be defective and could cause the cover to distort. This could cause air ingress and fuel egress. Either could cause poor starting and a warning light should illuminate
Fix: On affected vehicles replace fuel heater cover. Check and if necessary replace connector.
9,483 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2012 to 2 Jan 2014
DISPATCH III · fuel may leak
2 Dec 2014 · R/2014/164
On affected vehicles; Under certain conditions the fuel leak off pipe may become insecure at the connection to the injector. If this happens fuel may leak form the connection. Fuel may accumulate in the engine compartment and vehicle users will be aware of a smell of fuel.
Fix: Inspect connection on affected vehicles and where necessary replace the fuel leak off return pipe fixing with new adhesive.
4,775 vehicles · built 3 Oct 2011 to 9 Apr 2014
DISPATCH III · wiper motor may fail
28 Jan 2014 · R/2014/001
An internal fault with the wiper motor could cause it to stop working. In some rare cases the windscreen wipers may stop working while in operation.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and check the manufacturing date of the wiper motor and add a supplementary earth wiring harness if necessary.
620 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2013 to 20 Sep 2013
DISPATCH III · braking efficiency may be affected
24 Jan 2014 · R/2014/004
On certain vehicles the front brake discs may not be the required thickness for the vehicle definition. This concern may result in reduced braking efficiency.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the front brake discs.
49 vehicles · built 29 Aug 2013 to 12 Sep 2013
C8, DISPATCH III · loss of steering
2 Sep 2013 · R/2013/099
The steering column to steering wheel shaft may not have been assembled correctly. If not corrected noise and play will become apparent and if these warnings are not acted on eventually steering control could be lost.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary refit the steering column correctly to the steering wheel shaft.
37 vehicles · built 15 Jun 2011 to 14 Nov 2011
C8, DISPATCH III · tyre may deflate
28 Mar 2012 · R/2012/042
Some tyres may have suffered superficial damage when the vehicle was being transported. The front Left hand tyre may have localised damage on the tread or the inner side. The tyre may rip and deflate.
Fix: Carry out a visual check of the condition of the tyre in the affected areas and replace the tyre if necessary.
17 vehicles · built 19 Jan 2012 to 20 Jan 2012
DISPATCH III · fire may occur
31 Aug 2011 · R/2011/114
It has been identified that the engine cylinder head may not comply with manufacturing specification this may lead to an oil leak which if not rectified could result in fire if the oil contacts hot engine components.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicle check the cylinder head and replace if required.
2 vehicles · built 5 May 2011 to 5 May 2011
C8, DISPATCH III · power steering assistance may fail
11 Jul 2011 · R/2011/082
It is possible that the wiring harness for the power assisted steering motor may come in contact with other components in the engine bay. Should this occur then it is possible that the power steering assistance on this large vehicle may become affected.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit protection to the wiring harness.
1,357 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2010 to 7 Feb 2011
C4, C4 PICASSO, C8, DISPATCH III · fuel may leak
22 Feb 2011 · R/2011/018
It is possible that the fuel return pipe may chaff on the diesel fuel filter support in the engine compartment. This can if not identified result in a fuel leak.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles for the addition of a protective sleeve to the return pipe.
33 vehicles · built 8 Jul 2010 to 13 Oct 2010
C2, C3, C3 PLURIEL, C8, DISPATCH III · lights may fail without warning
5 Oct 2010 · R/2010/155
It has been identified that the position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.
12,950 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2007 to 27 Mar 2008
Other Citroen models
- C3 69
- C4 53
- Spacetourer 49
- Berlingo 45
- Dispatch 34
- C4 Picasso 34
- DS3 33
- Relay 31
- Dispatch IV 24
- C5 24
- C8 20
- DS4 19
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.