Peugeot 807 EW10J4 Recall R/2007/144: Possibility Of Brake Fluid Leakage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Oct 2007
- Launched
- 20
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/144
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled 807 EW10J4 vehicles. The heat shield which protects the exhaust system may contact one of the rear brake hoses. The dealer will check recalled vehicles for heat shield to brake hose contact and if necessary the shield will be adjusted. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The heat shield which protects the exhaust system may contact one of the rear brake hoses. In extreme situations this may cause leakage within a brake circuit which would be represented by extended brake pedal travel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. Defect: It has been identified that the heat shield which protects the exhaust system may contact one of the rear brake hoses. In extreme situations this may cause leakage within a brake circuit which would be represented by extended brake pedal travel. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be checked for heat shield to brake hose contact and if necessary the shield will be adjusted. The brake hose will be replaced if rubbing contact has been made.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause leakage within a brake circuit which would be represented by extended brake pedal travel.
The Fix
The dealer will check recalled vehicles for heat shield to brake hose contact and if necessary the shield will be adjusted.
Are You Affected?
807 EW10J4 may be included. Peugeot estimates 20 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/2007/144. 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/2007/131 on 30 Aug 2007, for window controls could remain active after switching off the ignition. The one launched after it was R/2007/148 on 25 Oct 2007, for potential loss of power steering assistance. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/144, launched 4 October 2007. 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.