Citroën Berlingo Recall R/2009/153: Tailgate May Not Operate Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 1 Dec 2009
- Launched
- 157
- vehicles in the UK
- MDG
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Berlingo vehicles built between 20 January 2009 and 18 August 2009. The possibility exists that the mounting ball on both tailgate support struts may rotate when the tailgate is opened or closed. The dealer will replace the mounting ball joints on the tailgate support struts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that the mounting ball on both tailgate support struts may rotate when the tailgate is opened or closed. Should one of the support struts dislocate the tailgate may not remain in the open position.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TAILGATE MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists that the mounting ball on both tailgate support struts may rotate when the tailgate is opened or closed. Should one of the support struts dislocate the tailgate may not remain in the open position. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the mounting ball joints on the tailgate support struts replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: tailgate may not operate correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the mounting ball joints on the tailgate support struts.
Are You Affected?
Berlingo built between 20 January 2009 and 18 August 2009 may be included. Citroën estimates 157 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 MDG or the DVSA reference R/2009/153. 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/2009/138 on 1 Dec 2009, for rear screen may not remain in open position. The one launched after it was R/2009/158 on 6 Jan 2010, for vehicle exterior lights may fail without warning. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën Berlingo recall history, all recalls launched in 2009 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/153, launched 1 December 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.