Citroën Berlingo Recall R/2009/059: Lh Seat May Become Detached In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Jun 2009
- Launched
- 10
- vehicles in the UK
- MBG
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Berlingo vehicles built between 5 December 2008 and 29 January 2009. The left hand rear seat may not be fully secure because the right hand seat fixing may have been welded incorrectly. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary repair the seat fixing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The left hand rear seat may not be fully secure because the right hand seat fixing may have been welded incorrectly. If the weld is incorrect the seat may detach during an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LH SEAT MAY BECOME DETACHED IN A COLLISION Defect: The left hand rear seat may not be fully secure because the right hand seat fixing may have been welded incorrectly. If the weld is incorrect the seat may detach during an accident. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary repair the seat fixing.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: lh seat may become detached in a collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary repair the seat fixing.
Are You Affected?
Berlingo built between 5 December 2008 and 29 January 2009 may be included. Citroën estimates 10 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 MBG or the DVSA reference R/2009/059. 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/2009/058 on 8 Jun 2009, for seat belt may not perform correctly. The one launched after it was R/2009/067 on 3 Jul 2009, for spare wheel carrier heat shield could become detached. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën Berlingo recall history and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/059, 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.