Citroën Berlingo, Berlingo VU (89), C3 And 6 More Recall R/2017/339: Engine Component May Not Be To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2017
- Launched
- 75
- vehicles in the UK
- GFP
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Berlingo, Berlingo VU (89), C3 and 6 more vehicles built between 1 October 2017 and 30 November 2017. An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION Defect: An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds. Remedy: On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of engine performance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
Are You Affected?
Berlingo, Berlingo VU (89), C3 and 6 more built between 1 October 2017 and 30 November 2017 may be included. Citroën estimates 75 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.
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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 GFP or the DVSA reference R/2017/339. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| BerlingoBCM software update: Black screen | Low | R/2026/337 | |
| BerlingoBCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable | Low | R/2026/184 | |
| C3, C3 AircrossAlarm triggered randomly: BCM software | Low | R/2026/122 | |
| Berlingo, DispatchWater pump pulley | Low | R/2026/110 | |
| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4XAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/073 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2017/326 on 5 Dec 2017, for bonnet skin may become insecure. The one launched after it was R/2018/002 on 3 Jan 2018, for engine component may not be to specification. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën Berlingo recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/339, launched 15 December 2017. 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.