Peugeot Boxer Recall R/2004/149: Improve The Protection Of Front Brake Hoses, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Sep 2004
- Launched
- 8,781
- vehicles in the UK
- X5C
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Boxer vehicles built between 12 December 2003 and 31 August 2004. It has become necessary to check the front brake hoses and improve their protection. The dealer will check if not the hoses for orientation and fitted with an additional protective device. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has become necessary to check the front brake hoses and improve their protection. In extreme cases wear on the hose caused by chafing against the wheel arch could cause a brake fluid leak. The presence of which would initially illuminate the red warning lamp on the dashboard.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IMPROVE THE PROTECTION OF FRONT BRAKE HOSES Defect: It has become necessary to check the front brake hoses and improve their protection. In extreme cases wear on the hose caused by chafing against the wheel arch could cause a brake fluid leak. The presence of which would initially illuminate the red warning lamp on the dashboard. Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and check the condition of the front brake hoses. If found to suffering a chafe situation the hoses will be changed. If not the hoses will be checked for orientation and fitted with an additional protective device.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a brake fluid leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check if not the hoses for orientation and fitted with an additional protective device.
Are You Affected?
Boxer built between 12 December 2003 and 31 August 2004 may be included. Peugeot estimates 8,781 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 X5C or the DVSA reference R/2004/149. 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/2004/118 on 12 Jul 2004, for concern that the lower axle swivel joint was not tightened correctly. The one launched after it was R/2004/167 on 13 Sep 2004, for possibility that the starter motor wiring loom is incorrectly positioned. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/149, launched 1 September 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.