Peugeot Boxer Recall R/2001/030: Fuel Tank Mountings, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Feb 2001
- Launched
- 3,210
- vehicles in the UK
- XRB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Boxer vehicles. The fuel tank could be insecure due to the cross member carrying the fuel tank rear fixings not being to the correct specification. The dealer will carry out a modification to the fuel tank rear mountings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel tank could be insecure due to the cross member carrying the fuel tank rear fixings not being to the correct specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL TANK MOUNTINGS Defect: The fuel tank could be insecure due to the cross member carrying the fuel tank rear fixings not being to the correct specification. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to carry out a modification to the fuel tank rear mountings.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel tank mountings.
The Fix
The dealer will carry out a modification to the fuel tank rear mountings.
Are You Affected?
Boxer may be included. Peugeot estimates 3,210 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Peugeot.
- Book with any franchised Peugeot dealer, quoting the campaign code XRB or the DVSA reference R/2001/030. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| BoxerTurn signal detection | Low | R/2026/286 | |
| BoxerBoxer smart tachograph | Low | R/2026/248 | |
| BoxerPeugeot Boxer fuel pipe leak | Urgent | R/2026/050 | |
| BoxerPeugeot Boxer wrong proxy configuration | Low | R/2025/396 | |
| 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/2001/029 on 21 Feb 2001, for brake pedal relay lever. The one launched after it was R/2001/093 on 3 Aug 2001, for brake servo vacuum pipe. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/030, launched 23 February 2001. 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.