Peugeot Expert Recall R/2010/016: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Feb 2010
- Launched
- 2,611
- vehicles in the UK
- YTT
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Expert vehicles built between 1 January 2007 and 9 July 2008. The possibility exists that contact between the fuel return pipe and the engine shield may take place inside the engine compartment. The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with an additional fastener to ensure that contact is not made and if necessary the fuel return pipe will be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that contact between the fuel return pipe and the engine shield may take place inside the engine compartment. Should this occur wear on the pipe would ensue which in the worst case; would result in a fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists that contact between the fuel return pipe and the engine shield may take place inside the engine compartment. Should this occur wear on the pipe would ensue which in the worst case; would result in a fuel leak. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with an additional fastener to ensure that contact is not made and if necessary the fuel return pipe will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with an additional fastener to ensure that contact is not made and if necessary the fuel return pipe will be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Expert built between 1 January 2007 and 9 July 2008 may be included. Peugeot estimates 2,611 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 YTT or the DVSA reference R/2010/016. 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/2009/157 on 4 Jan 2010, for vehicle exterior lights may fail without warning. The one launched after it was R/2010/013 on 19 Feb 2010, for accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/016, launched 15 February 2010. 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.