Peugeot 307, 407, 607 And 2 More Recall R/2008/015: Reduced Braking Performance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Feb 2008
- Launched
- 19,867
- vehicles in the UK
- YNMYNLYMKYMJYKLYFQ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 307, 407, 607 and 2 more vehicles built between 1 July 2005 and 31 December 2006. On the specified vehicles a fault may develop with the brake vacuum pump. The dealer will replace the vacuum pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On the specified vehicles a fault may develop with the brake vacuum pump. This can result in hardening of the brake pedal with an attendant loss of braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE Defect: It has been identified that on the specified vehicles a fault may develop with the brake vacuum pump. This can result in hardening of the brake pedal with an attendant loss of braking efficiency. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pump replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in hardening of the brake pedal with an attendant loss of braking efficiency.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the vacuum pump.
Are You Affected?
307, 407, 607 and 2 more built between 1 July 2005 and 31 December 2006 may be included. Peugeot estimates 19,867 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 YNMYNLYMKYMJYKLYFQ or the DVSA reference R/2008/015. 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/2007/189 on 25 Jan 2008, for potential loss of ABS and ESP functions. The one launched after it was R/2008/023 on 7 Feb 2008, for reduced braking efficiency. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/015, launched 1 February 2008. 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.