Peugeot 208 Recall R/2012/100: Brakes May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Sep 2012
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- ZGB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 208 vehicles. It is possible the brake system may not have been bled correctly and some air may remain in the brake system. The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled to have the brake system bled. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible the brake system may not have been bled correctly and some air may remain in the brake system. This could result in increased brake pedal travel and a possible reduction in braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKES MAY FAIL Defect: During production it is possible the brake system may not have been bled correctly and some air may remain in the brake system. This could result in increased brake pedal travel and a possible reduction in braking efficiency. Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the brake system bled.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in increased brake pedal travel and a possible reduction in braking efficiency.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled to have the brake system bled.
Are You Affected?
208 may be included. Peugeot estimates 2 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 ZGB or the DVSA reference R/2012/100. 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/2012/080 on 16 Jul 2012, for bonnet catch may not latch correctly. The one launched after it was R/2012/098 on 22 Oct 2012, for rear cross member may crack. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/100, launched 12 September 2012. 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.