Peugeot Boxer Recall R/2003/102: Possible Chafing Of Wiring Loom, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Aug 2003
- Launched
- 1,723
- vehicles in the UK
- XZX
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Boxer vehicles. The wiring loom may be damaged as a result of contact being made between components in the heater blower and gear lever. The dealer will fit a protector and an additional grooved sleeve. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiring loom may be damaged as a result of contact being made between components in the heater blower and gear lever. This may result in a short circuit and failure of the heater.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE CHAFING OF WIRING LOOM Defect: There is a possibility that the wiring loom may be damaged as a result of contact being made between components in the heater blower and gear lever. This may result in a short circuit and failure of the heater. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit a protector and an additional grooved sleeve.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a short circuit and failure of the heater.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a protector and an additional grooved sleeve.
Are You Affected?
Boxer may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,723 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 XZX or the DVSA reference R/2003/102. 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/2003/138 on 22 Aug 2003, for possible damage to tyre during fitting. The one launched after it was R/2003/147 on 2 Sep 2003, for possibility of cuts in tyres. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/102, launched 29 August 2003. 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.