Peugeot Expert Recall R/2008/183: Accelerator Pedal May Not Return When Released, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Dec 2008
- Launched
- 290
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/183
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled Expert vehicles built between 12 March 2008 and 25 March 2008. The throttle pedal may not return to its initial position as a result of a nonconformity to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the pedal mechanism. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The throttle pedal may not return to its initial position as a result of a nonconformity to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY NOT RETURN WHEN RELEASED Defect: The throttle pedal may not return to its initial position as a result of a nonconformity to specification. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the pedal mechanism.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: accelerator pedal may not return when released.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the pedal mechanism.
Are You Affected?
Expert built between 12 March 2008 and 25 March 2008 may be included. Peugeot estimates 290 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/2008/183. 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/2008/184 on 8 Dec 2008, for lighting harness could overheat resulting in loss of some vehicle functions. The one launched after it was R/2009/022 on 13 Mar 2009, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/183, launched 19 December 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.