Peugeot 1007, 307 Recall R/2005/175: Brakes May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Dec 2005
- Launched
- 11,522
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2005/175
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled 1007, 307 vehicles built between 5 September 2005 and 25 October 2005. It is necessary to check the fitting of the pedal box transfer bar levers on (RHD only). The dealer will check the transfer bar and replaced if found to be faulty. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is necessary to check the fitting of the pedal box transfer bar levers on (RHD only). In rare cases where the return bar lever is faulty the braking efficiency could be affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKES MAY FAIL Defect: It is necessary to check the fitting of the pedal box transfer bar levers on (RHD only). In rare cases where the return bar lever is faulty the braking efficiency could be affected. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the transfer bar checked and replaced if found to be faulty.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brakes may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will check the transfer bar and replaced if found to be faulty.
Are You Affected?
1007, 307 built between 5 September 2005 and 25 October 2005 may be included. Peugeot estimates 11,522 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 DVSA reference R/2005/175. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307, 308, 407, 607 and 2 moreBraking assistance may not perform correctly | Urgent | R/2010/222 | |
| 307, 308, 807, ExpertLights may fail without warning | Book soon | R/2010/157 | |
| 307, ExpertLights may switch off unexpectedly | Book soon | R/2009/104 | |
| 1007Vehicle handling could be affected | Book soon | R/2008/146 | |
| 207, 307, 308, 407 and 1 moreFuse box may cause equipment operational failures | Low | R/2008/094 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2005/151 on 25 Nov 2005, for corrosion of electrical connection which could cause a short circuit. The one launched after it was R/2006/009 on 22 Dec 2005, for airbag may not deploy as designed. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/175, launched 14 December 2005. 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.