Peugeot Express Recall R/1992/027: Inadvertent Release Of The Handbrake, Who Is Affected And What To Do

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How serious

11 Jun 1992

Launched

685

vehicles in the UK

R/1992/027

DVSA reference

Peugeot recalled Express vehicles. Due to manufacturing defect the handbrake can be inadvertently released from its applied position. The dealer will replace the original handbrake assembly with a quality assured unit. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

Due to manufacturing defect the handbrake can be inadvertently released from its applied position.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE HANDBRAKE Defect: Due to manufacturing defect the handbrake can be inadvertently released from its applied position. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the original handbrake assembly with a quality assured unit.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: inadvertent release of the handbrake.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the original handbrake assembly with a quality assured unit.

Are You Affected?

Express may be included. Peugeot estimates 685 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Peugeot, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Peugeot.
2. Book with any franchised Peugeot dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1992/027. See how to get a Peugeot recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1992/054 on 8 Sep 1992, for driveshaft nuts may slacken. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 1992.

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Source: DVSA recall R/1992/027, launched 11 June 1992. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.