Gowan Distributors Limited, the official distributor of Citroën in Ireland, has issued a voluntary recall of Citroën Berlingo vans due to a software fault in the electronic engine control unit (ECU) that may cause excessive nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.
The recall was announced on 21 December 2023 and affects 1,218 vehicles in the Republic of Ireland, manufactured between 1 February 2022 and 1 August 2023.
Affected Vehicles
- Model: Citroën Berlingo
- Production period: 1 February 2022 – 1 August 2023
- Number of vehicles affected in Ireland: 1,218
Details of the Fault
The issue is caused by an error in the ECU calibration software:
- Incorrect values may be generated when processing data
- This can result in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions exceeding regulatory thresholds
- While the fault does not affect immediate driving safety, it impacts emissions compliance and environmental protection
Risks
- Environmental impact: Elevated NOx emissions contribute to air pollution and can negatively affect public health.
- Legal compliance risk: Vehicles may fail statutory emissions requirements.
- No direct safety risk for drivers, but regulatory and environmental concerns are significant.
What Owners Should Do
- Citroën Ireland will contact affected owners directly.
- Owners should arrange an appointment with an authorised Citroën dealer.
- Dealers will apply a software update to the ECU free of charge.
How to Check if Your Van is Affected
- Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the Citroën recall checker.
- Contact your local Citroën dealer.
- Confirm recall details via the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) website.
Official Sources
FAQs
Q: What is the issue with the Citroën Berlingo recall?
A: A software calibration fault in the ECU may cause vehicles to emit excessive NOx emissions.
Q: How many Berlingo vans are affected in Ireland?
A: A total of 1,218 vehicles, manufactured between February 2022 and August 2023.
Q: Is this a safety issue for drivers?
A: No. The issue does not affect road safety but poses environmental compliance risks.
Q: Will repairs cost anything?
A: No. The ECU software update will be carried out free of charge at authorised Citroën dealers.
Disclaimer
This article is based on official recall details provided by Gowan Distributors Limited (Citroën Ireland) and the CCPC. Owners should confirm recall eligibility with Citroën Ireland or their authorised dealer.
