Peugeot Boxer Recall R/2002/067: Handbrake Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Aug 2002
- Launched
- 75
- vehicles in the UK
- XWB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Boxer vehicles built between 8 November 2001 and 31 January 2002. The secondary handbrake cable could become detached from the rear brake mechanism causing the handbrake to become ineffective. The dealer will check that the handbrake cable is correctly located in the rear brake mechanism. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The secondary handbrake cable could become detached from the rear brake mechanism causing the handbrake to become ineffective.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HANDBRAKE CONCERN Defect: There is a risk that the secondary handbrake cable could become detached from the rear brake mechanism causing the handbrake to become ineffective. Remedy: Check that the handbrake cable is correctly located in the rear brake mechanism. If it is not a new cable will be fitted.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the handbrake to become ineffective.
The Fix
The dealer will check that the handbrake cable is correctly located in the rear brake mechanism.
Are You Affected?
Boxer built between 8 November 2001 and 31 January 2002 may be included. Peugeot estimates 75 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 campaign code XWB or the DVSA reference R/2002/067. 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/2002/068 on 4 May 2002, for ignition key may foul steering column cowling. The one launched after it was R/2002/043 on 23 Aug 2002, for front shock absorber concern. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/067, launched 20 August 2002. 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.