Peugeot 4007 Recall R/2008/067: Risk Of Engine Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2008/067. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
24 Apr 2008
Launched
1,448
vehicles in the UK
R/2008/067
DVSA reference

Peugeot recalled 4007 vehicles. There is a risk of the engine stalling during very sporty driving conditions. The dealer will upgrade the engine ECU software. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

There is a risk of the engine stalling during very sporty driving conditions.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: RISK OF ENGINE STALL Defect: On the subject vehicles it has been identified that there is a risk of the engine stalling during very sporty driving conditions. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the engine ECU software upgraded.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of engine stall.

The Fix

The dealer will upgrade the engine ECU software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

4007 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,448 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Peugeot.
  2. Book with any franchised Peugeot dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2008/067. See how to get a Peugeot recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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4007Braking efficiency may be affectedUrgentR/2014/126
4007Short circuit may occurUrgentR/2011/014
4007, 407, 607, 807Diesel fuel return pipe may abrade and wearLowR/2008/106

This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2008/036 on 14 Mar 2008, for steering may become stiff. The one launched after it was R/2008/079 on 19 May 2008, for engine may loose power. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and loss of power recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2008/067, launched 24 April 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.