Peugeot 807, Boxer Recall R/2006/061: Braking Efficiency May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Apr 2006
- Launched
- 16,530
- vehicles in the UK
- X8L
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 807, Boxer vehicles. Braking assistance could be adversely by freezing of moisture that may accumulate in the vacuum circuit. The recall notice describes the fix as: that may be affected and fit a separate air vent complete with filter to each electro valve fitted to the vacuum circuit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Braking assistance could be adversely by freezing of moisture that may accumulate in the vacuum circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: Braking assistance could be adversely by freezing of moisture that may accumulate in the vacuum circuit. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that may be affected and fit a separate air vent complete with filter to each electro valve fitted to the vacuum circuit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: braking efficiency may be affected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that may be affected and fit a separate air vent complete with filter to each electro valve fitted to the vacuum circuit.
Are You Affected?
807, Boxer may be included. Peugeot estimates 16,530 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 X8L or the DVSA reference R/2006/061. 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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| BoxerTurn signal detection | Low | R/2026/286 | |
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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/2006/041 on 23 Feb 2006, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2006/064 on 11 Apr 2006, for seat belt bracing action may be affected. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/061, launched 10 April 2006. 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.