Peugeot 407, 607 Recall R/2009/120: Brake Performance May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Oct 2009
- Launched
- 1,186
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/120
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled 407, 607 vehicles built between 1 March 2004 and 31 May 2007. Residual low pressure persists in the power braking vacuum circuit which may result in the loss of power assistance when braking. The dealer will fit a calibrated air vent in the vacuum circuit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Residual low pressure persists in the power braking vacuum circuit which may result in the loss of power assistance when braking.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED. Defect: Residual low pressure persists in the power braking vacuum circuit which may result in the loss of power assistance when braking Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to fit a calibrated air vent in the vacuum circuit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the loss of power assistance when braking.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a calibrated air vent in the vacuum circuit.
Are You Affected?
407, 607 built between 1 March 2004 and 31 May 2007 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,186 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/2009/120. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 407Engine may stall | Urgent | R/2011/079 | |
| 307, 308, 407, 607 and 2 moreBraking assistance may not perform correctly | Urgent | R/2010/222 | |
| 407Parking brake may fail | Urgent | R/2010/163 | |
| 4007, 407, 607, 807Diesel fuel return pipe may abrade and wear | Low | R/2008/106 | |
| 207, 307, 308, 407 and 1 moreFuse box may cause equipment operational failures | Low | R/2008/094 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2009/114 on 19 Oct 2009, for loss of windscreen wiper function. The one launched after it was R/2009/154 on 24 Dec 2009, for tailgate may not operate correctly. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/120, launched 29 October 2009. 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.