Peugeot Partner Recall R/2009/154: Tailgate May Not Operate Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 24 Dec 2009
- Launched
- 17
- vehicles in the UK
- YTL
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Partner vehicles built between 19 January 2009 and 24 July 2009. The possibility exists that the mounting ball on both tailgate support struts may rotate when the tailgate is opened or closed. The dealer will replace the mounting ball joints on the tailgate support struts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that the mounting ball on both tailgate support struts may rotate when the tailgate is opened or closed. Should one of the support struts dislocate the tailgate may not remain in the open position.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TAILGATE MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists that the mounting ball on both tailgate support struts may rotate when the tailgate is opened or closed. Should one of the support struts dislocate the tailgate may not remain in the open position. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the mounting ball joints on the tailgate support struts replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: tailgate may not operate correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the mounting ball joints on the tailgate support struts.
Are You Affected?
Partner built between 19 January 2009 and 24 July 2009 may be included. Peugeot estimates 17 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 campaign code YTL or the DVSA reference R/2009/154. 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/2009/120 on 29 Oct 2009, for brake performance may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2009/157 on 4 Jan 2010, for vehicle exterior lights may fail without warning. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/154, launched 24 December 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.