Citroen Berlingo: Airbags May Not Be Triggered In The Event Of A Collision

Citroën is recalling 330 Berlingo, C-Elysée, and C4 Picasso vehicles because a component in the airbag control unit may be damaged, which could prevent the airbags from deploying in a collision. There are no warning signs that indicate whether a vehicle is affected. Citroën will replace the airbag control unit in all recalled vehicles as a precaution.

Recalling firm
CITROEN
Product
Vehicles: CITROEN BERLINGO, CITROEN C-ELYSEE, CITROEN C4 PICASSO (B78). Units affected: 330
Reason
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. Remedy: The manufacturer has no simple method to check the internal component. Therefore all ECU's in affected vehicles to be changed as a precaution.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2018-05-10
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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