Citroën Berlingo, C4 Cactus, DS7 Recall R/2019/137: A Plastic Component Inside The Exhaust Line Could Damage The Diesel Particle Filter, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 26 Apr 2019
- Launched
- 148
- vehicles in the UK
- GLT
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Berlingo, C4 Cactus, DS7 vehicles built between 5 January 2018 and 3 May 2018. A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain circumstances damage the diesel particle filter. The dealer will check and if necessary replace the particle filter. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain circumstances damage the diesel particle filter.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A PLASTIC COMPONENT INSIDE THE EXHAUST LINE COULD DAMAGE THE DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER Defect: A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain circumstances damage the diesel particle filter. Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the particle filter.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a plastic component inside the exhaust line could damage the diesel particle filter.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary replace the particle filter.
Are You Affected?
Berlingo, C4 Cactus, DS7 built between 5 January 2018 and 3 May 2018 may be included. Citroën estimates 148 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 GLT or the DVSA reference R/2019/137. 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/2019/133 on 25 Apr 2019, for a component of the handbrake mechanism may not be correct to specification. The one launched after it was R/2019/145 on 9 May 2019, for front suspension may not be to correct specification. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën Berlingo recall history and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/137, launched 26 April 2019. 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.