Peugeot Expert Recall R/1998/111: Possible Inadvertant Release Of Handbrake, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 29 Dec 1998
- Launched
- 828
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/111
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled Expert vehicles built between 26 March 1998 and 29 July 1998. There is a possibility of premature wear of the handbrake lever ratchet leading to potential disengagement of the handbrake. The recall notice describes the fix as: where necessary replace the original handbrake with a quality assured unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a possibility of premature wear of the handbrake lever ratchet leading to potential disengagement of the handbrake.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE INADVERTANT RELEASE OF HANDBRAKE Defect: It has been identified that there is a possibility of premature wear of the handbrake lever ratchet leading to potential disengagement of the handbrake. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and where necessary replace the original handbrake with a quality assured unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to potential disengagement of the handbrake.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: where necessary replace the original handbrake with a quality assured unit.
Are You Affected?
Expert built between 26 March 1998 and 29 July 1998 may be included. Peugeot estimates 828 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/1998/111. 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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This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/1998/087 on 19 Oct 1998, for possible fluid seepage from rear brake circuit. The one launched after it was R/1998/112 on 29 Dec 1998, for possible failure of road wheel. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 1998.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/111, launched 29 December 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.