Citroën Berlingo Recall R/2009/058: Seat Belt May Not Perform Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Jun 2009
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- MBR
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Berlingo vehicles built between 25 March 2009 and 25 March 2009. The fixing for the left hand seat belt inertia reel may not have tightened to the specified torque. The dealer will check the fixing to ensure that it is at the correct torque tightening same as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fixing for the left hand seat belt inertia reel may not have tightened to the specified torque. As a result in the event of an impact the seat belt may not function as designed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY Defect: It has been identified that the fixing for the left hand seat belt inertia reel may not have tightened to the specified torque. As a result in the event of an impact the seat belt may not function as designed. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked to ensure that it is at the correct torque tightening same as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt may not perform correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will check the fixing to ensure that it is at the correct torque tightening same as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Berlingo built between 25 March 2009 and 25 March 2009 may be included. Citroën estimates 6 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 MBR or the DVSA reference R/2009/058. 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/2009/032 on 3 Apr 2009, for braking assistance may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2009/059 on 8 Jun 2009, for lh seat may become detached in a collision. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën Berlingo recall history, all recalls launched in 2009 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/058, launched 8 June 2009. 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.