Peugeot Boxer III Recall R/2008/023: Reduced Braking Efficiency, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Feb 2008
- Launched
- 382
- vehicles in the UK
- YMS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Boxer III vehicles. Some vehicles may have been fitted incorrect specification flexible brake hoses which if not checked and replaced could lead to a brake failure. The dealer will inspection of the flexible brake hoses and replacement if found to be out of specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have been fitted incorrect specification flexible brake hoses which if not checked and replaced could lead to a brake failure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REDUCED BRAKING EFFICIENCY Defect: Some vehicles may have been fitted incorrect specification flexible brake hoses which if not checked and replaced could lead to a brake failure. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for inspection of the flexible brake hoses and replacement if found to be out of specification.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a brake failure.
The Fix
The dealer will inspection of the flexible brake hoses and replacement if found to be out of specification.
Are You Affected?
Boxer III may be included. Peugeot estimates 382 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 YMS or the DVSA reference R/2008/023. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 7 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/344 | |
| Boxer IIIOn affected vehicles the hydraulic power steering hose is not according to specification which could lead to deterioration in power steering assistance or sudden loss of steering assistance | Urgent | R/2023/304 | |
| Boxer IIIThe chrono tachograph fitted was not to the correct specification and does not meet Regulatory Requirements | Low | R/2023/033 | |
| Boxer IIIThe brake pipe fixings may not conform to specification | Urgent | R/2019/382 | |
| Boxer IIIInstrument display may turn off intermittently | Urgent | R/2016/004 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2008/015 on 1 Feb 2008, for reduced braking performance. The one launched after it was R/2008/035 on 7 Feb 2008, for oil may leak. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/023, launched 7 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.