Citroën Berlingo, C4, C4 Picasso And 1 More Recall R/2012/026: Seat Belt Fixing Bolts May Loosen, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Mar 2012
- Launched
- 88
- vehicles in the UK
- MPJ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Berlingo, C4, C4 Picasso and 1 more vehicles built between 22 November 2011 and 22 November 2011. The fixing bolts of the front LH and RH seat belt return rail may loosen and in cases of extreme force break. The dealer will replace the bolts on the left and right- hand sides. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fixing bolts of the front LH and RH seat belt return rail may loosen and in cases of extreme force break.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT FIXING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN Defect: The fixing bolts of the front LH and RH seat belt return rail may loosen and in cases of extreme force break. Remedy: The bolts on the left and right- hand sides will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt fixing bolts may loosen.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the bolts on the left and right- hand sides.
Are You Affected?
Berlingo, C4, C4 Picasso and 1 more built between 22 November 2011 and 22 November 2011 may be included. Citroën estimates 88 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 MPJ or the DVSA reference R/2012/026. 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/2012/022 on 7 Mar 2012, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2012/033 on 19 Mar 2012, for the amount of power steering assistance may vary. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën Berlingo recall history, all recalls launched in 2012 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/026, launched 8 March 2012. 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.