Peugeot Boxer Recall R/2003/182: Handbrake Efficiency May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 6 Mar 2004
- Launched
- 2,239
- vehicles in the UK
- X2B
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Boxer vehicles built between 19 October 2001 and 29 September 2003. The handbrake adjustment system may be unreliable which will reduce its efficiency under certain conditions. The dealer will check adjust and/or replace the brake shoe mechanisms. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The handbrake adjustment system may be unreliable which will reduce its efficiency under certain conditions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED. Defect: The handbrake adjustment system may be unreliable which will reduce its efficiency under certain conditions. Remedy: Check adjust and/or replace the brake shoe mechanisms.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: handbrake efficiency may be reduced.
The Fix
The dealer will check adjust and/or replace the brake shoe mechanisms.
Are You Affected?
Boxer built between 19 October 2001 and 29 September 2003 may be included. Peugeot estimates 2,239 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 X2B or the DVSA reference R/2003/182. 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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| 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/2003/184 on 19 Dec 2003, for possible deformation of rear suspension. The one launched after it was R/2004/011 on 10 Mar 2004, for risk of fire: heater blower module. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2004.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/182, launched 6 March 2004. 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.