Peugeot 407 Recall R/2010/163: Parking Brake May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Oct 2010
- Launched
- 510
- vehicles in the UK
- YXB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 407 vehicles. The parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary when applied. The dealer will fit the recalled vehicles with a quality assured parking brake lever. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary when applied. If this defect occurs the driver will be alerted by a weak effort when moving the parking brake lever.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL Defect: The parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary when applied. If this defect occurs the driver will be alerted by a weak effort when moving the parking brake lever. Remedy: The recalled vehicles will be fitted with a quality assured parking brake lever.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: parking brake may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will fit the recalled vehicles with a quality assured parking brake lever.
Are You Affected?
407 may be included. Peugeot estimates 510 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 YXB or the DVSA reference R/2010/163. 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 | |
| 407, 607Brake performance may be affected | Urgent | R/2009/120 | |
| 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/2010/158 on 11 Oct 2010, for roof flap may detach. The one launched after it was R/2010/186 on 4 Nov 2010, for engine may fail. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/163, launched 18 October 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.