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🧸 Product FR DE HR HU LU SI SK April 24, 2026

CITROEN — Berlingo

Passenger van. VIN: VR7EBYHTXRN591139 - VR7EDYHP1TN514776

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
CITROEN — Berlingo
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Environment, Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
In vehicles fitted with a DV5 diesel engine, the NOx sensor may not have been properly tightened during installation. This may allow exhaust gases to enter the engine compartment and could result in visible exhaust fumes around the engine area, overheating of nearby components, a risk of fire, and increased NOx emissions.
Origin
France

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? A problem with some Citroën Berlingo vans. The NOx sensor may not have been tightened properly. This could let exhaust gases into the engine area.

What's happening? Exhaust fumes might be seen coming from the engine compartment. This is a fire and safety risk.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Citroën Berlingo with a DV5 diesel engine in France, Germany, Croatia, or Luxembourg, this may apply to you.

What should I do? Take your van to a Citroën dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic to check the NOx sensor.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment, Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: In vehicles fitted with a DV5 diesel engine, the NOx sensor may not have been properly tightened during installation. This may allow exhaust gases to enter the engine compartment and could result in visible exhaust fumes around the engine area, overheating of nearby components, a risk of fire, and increased NOx emissions. · Origin: France

First published
April 24, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098623

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
CITROEN — Berlingo. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Environment, Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: In vehicles fitted with a DV5 diesel engine, the NOx sensor may not have been properly tightened during installation. This may allow exhaust gases to enter the engine compartment and could res...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 24, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Germany, Croatia, Hungary, Luxembourg, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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