Citroën Berlingo Recall R/2010/134: Airbag May Operate Incorrectly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Sep 2010
- Launched
- 336
- vehicles in the UK
- MEV
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Berlingo vehicles built between 3 February 2010 and 11 March 2010. The passenger airbag wiring harness connector may not be to specification which can cause the illumination of the warning light on the dashboard or if involved in a impact the incorrect deployment of the airbag. The dealer will replace the passenger airbag wiring harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The passenger airbag wiring harness connector may not be to specification which can cause the illumination of the warning light on the dashboard or if involved in a impact the incorrect deployment of the airbag.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY OPERATE INCORRECTLY Defect: The passenger airbag wiring harness connector may not be to specification which can cause the illumination of the warning light on the dashboard or if involved in a impact the incorrect deployment of the airbag. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the passenger airbag wiring harness.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the illumination of the warning light on the dashboard or if involved in a impact the incorrect deployment of the airbag.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the passenger airbag wiring harness.
Are You Affected?
Berlingo built between 3 February 2010 and 11 March 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 336 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 MEV or the DVSA reference R/2010/134. 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/2010/132 on 9 Sep 2010, for incorrect subframe bolt torque may affect vehicle handling. The one launched after it was R/2010/136 on 16 Sep 2010, for bonnet may be insecure. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën Berlingo recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/134, launched 9 September 2010. 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.