Peugeot Boxer Recall R/1998/025: Failure Of Brake Servo, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Mar 1998
- Launched
- 64
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/025
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled Boxer vehicles built between 3 June 1997 and 20 June 1997. As a result of incorrect material specification the brake servo diaphragm may fail. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled to have the brake servo replaced with a quality assured unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As a result of incorrect material specification the brake servo diaphragm may fail. This would result in extra pedal effort and an increase in stopping distance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FAILURE OF BRAKE SERVO Defect: As a result of incorrect material specification the brake servo diaphragm may fail. This would result in extra pedal effort and an increase in stopping distance. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the brake servo replaced with a quality assured unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in extra pedal effort and an increase in stopping distance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled to have the brake servo replaced with a quality assured unit.
Are You Affected?
Boxer built between 3 June 1997 and 20 June 1997 may be included. Peugeot estimates 64 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.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Peugeot.
- Book with any franchised Peugeot dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1998/025. See how to get a Peugeot recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| BoxerFront camera software | Urgent | R/2025/339 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/1998/024 on 11 Mar 1998, for incorrect brake compensator. The one launched after it was R/1998/026 on 20 Mar 1998, for loss of electrical functions. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/025, launched 11 March 1998. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.