Peugeot Partner Recall R/2009/066: Spare Wheel Carrier Heat Shield Could Become Detached, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2009/066. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
26 Jun 2009
Launched
2,040
vehicles in the UK
R/2009/066
DVSA reference

Peugeot recalled Partner vehicles built between 19 November 2007 and 25 July 2008. The heat shield protecting the spare wheel and carrier may detach because of the vibrations it is subjected to. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to modify the heat shield or where necessary replace the spare wheel carrier which incorporates the heat shield. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The heat shield protecting the spare wheel and carrier may detach because of the vibrations it is subjected to.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: SPARE WHEEL CARRIER HEAT SHIELD COULD BECOME DETACHED Defect: The heat shield protecting the spare wheel and carrier may detach because of the vibrations it is subjected to. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to modify the heat shield or where necessary replace the spare wheel carrier which incorporates the heat shield.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: spare wheel carrier heat shield could become detached.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to modify the heat shield or where necessary replace the spare wheel carrier which incorporates the heat shield.

Are You Affected?

Partner built between 19 November 2007 and 25 July 2008 may be included. Peugeot estimates 2,040 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/2009/066. 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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This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2009/060 on 8 Jun 2009, for lh seat may become detached in a collision. The one launched after it was R/2009/076 on 24 Jul 2009, for wheel studs may become loose. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2009.


Source: DVSA recall R/2009/066, launched 26 June 2009. 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.