Citroën Berlingo Recall R/2008/096: Wipers Lights And Battery Charging May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 3 Jul 2008
- Launched
- 45
- vehicles in the UK
- YJM
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Berlingo vehicles built between 10 March 2008 and 11 March 2008. One component of the computer that controls the operation of the wipers lighting and battery charging is not to specification. The dealer will replace the subject computer. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
One component of the computer that controls the operation of the wipers lighting and battery charging is not to specification. This can result in erratic operation or failure of one or all of the specified functions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WIPERS LIGHTS AND BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: It has been identified that one component of the computer that controls the operation of the wipers lighting and battery charging is not to specification. This can result in erratic operation or failure of one or all of the specified functions. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject computer replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in erratic operation or failure of one or all of the specified functions.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the subject computer.
Are You Affected?
Berlingo built between 10 March 2008 and 11 March 2008 may be included. Citroën estimates 45 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Citroën, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Citroën.
- Book with any franchised Citroën dealer, quoting the campaign code YJM or the DVSA reference R/2008/096. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.
- 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 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2008/091 on 1 Jul 2008, for accelerator pedal may work loose. The one launched after it was R/2008/111 on 16 Jul 2008, for vacuum braking assistance may reduce. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën Berlingo recall history and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/096, launched 3 July 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- 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.