Peugeot 308 Recall R/2010/221: Brake May Be Inadvertently Applied, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Dec 2010
- Launched
- 13,263
- vehicles in the UK
- YXX
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 308 vehicles built between 4 December 2009 and 21 September 2010. In certain circumstances it is possible that the passenger could inadvertently apply the service brake. The dealer will fit the a cover above the passenger footwell to close off access to the brake linkage. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In certain circumstances it is possible that the passenger could inadvertently apply the service brake. The linkage is accessed above the passenger footwell.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE MAY BE INADVERTENTLY APPLIED Defect: In certain circumstances it is possible that the passenger could inadvertently apply the service brake. The linkage is accessed above the passenger footwell. Remedy: Affected vehicles will have a cover fitted above the passenger footwell to close off access to the brake linkage.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake may be inadvertently applied.
The Fix
The dealer will fit the a cover above the passenger footwell to close off access to the brake linkage.
Are You Affected?
308 built between 4 December 2009 and 21 September 2010 may be included. Peugeot estimates 13,263 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 YXX or the DVSA reference R/2010/221. 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/2010/186 on 4 Nov 2010, for engine may fail. The one launched after it was R/2010/222 on 16 Dec 2010, for braking assistance may not perform correctly. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/221, launched 9 December 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.