Citroën Berlingo Recall R/2009/067: Spare Wheel Carrier Heat Shield Could Become Detached, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 3 Jul 2009
- Launched
- 4,440
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/067
- DVSA reference
Citroën recalled Berlingo vehicles built between 1 November 2007 and 31 July 2008. The heat shield protecting the spare wheel and carrier may detach because of the vibrations it is subjected to. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to modify the heat shield or where necessary replace the spare wheel carrier which incorporates the heat shield. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The heat shield protecting the spare wheel and carrier may detach because of the vibrations it is subjected to.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SPARE WHEEL CARRIER HEAT SHIELD COULD BECOME DETACHED Defect: The heat shield protecting the spare wheel and carrier may detach because of the vibrations it is subjected to. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to modify the heat shield or where necessary replace the spare wheel carrier which incorporates the heat shield.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: spare wheel carrier heat shield could become detached.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to modify the heat shield or where necessary replace the spare wheel carrier which incorporates the heat shield.
Are You Affected?
Berlingo built between 1 November 2007 and 31 July 2008 may be included. Citroën estimates 4,440 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 DVSA reference R/2009/067. 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/2009/059 on 8 Jun 2009, for lh seat may become detached in a collision. The one launched after it was R/2009/075 on 28 Jul 2009, for wheel studs may become loose. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën Berlingo recall history and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/067, launched 3 July 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.