Citroen Berlingo, C-elysee, C4 PICASSO (B78) recall: Airbags may not be triggered in the event of a collision
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On the affected vehicles an internal component within the airbag triggering ECU may have been damaged which could lead to non deployment. There are no early warning signs or symptoms for the customer to indicate if the ECU is incorrect.
- What to do
- Contact a Citroen dealer to book the free repair. The manufacturer has no simple method to check the internal component. Therefore all ECU's in affected vehicles to be changed as a precaution.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On the affected vehicles an internal component within the airbag triggering ECU may have been damaged which could lead to non deployment. There are no early warning signs or symptoms for the customer to indicate if the ECU is incorrect.
The fix
The manufacturer has no simple method to check the internal component. Therefore all ECU's in affected vehicles to be changed as a precaution.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlingo | 13 Nov 2017 | 20 Nov 2017 | 110 |
| C-elysee | 13 Nov 2017 | 26 Nov 2017 | 110 |
| C4 PICASSO (B78) | 10 Nov 2017 | 14 Nov 2017 | 110 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 10 May 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.