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Dacia Bigster recalled over a steering defect

Steering or suspension

For certain vehicles there may be a non-conformity of the rear suspension springs that could lead to breakage.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • Bigster

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 16/12/2025 – 12/03/2026
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • 0F8W

What to do now

Steering or suspension parts on affected Dacia Bigster may fail.

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
  2. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
  3. Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.

Why it matters. A failure in steering or suspension can lead to loss of control.

Repairs and costs

Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.

If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2026/240). Quoted as issued.

Summary

For certain vehicles there may be a non-conformity of the rear suspension springs that could lead to breakage.

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

Models

Bigster

Open the DVSA notice

Questions

Why are Dacia Bigster being recalled?

Steering or suspension parts on affected Dacia Bigster may fail. A failure in steering or suspension can lead to loss of control.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.

Will the repair cost anything?

Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty. If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.

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