Peugeot Bipper Recall R/2013/003: Braking Assistance May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Jan 2013
- Launched
- 78
- vehicles in the UK
- ZHJ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Bipper vehicles built between 25 June 2012 and 1 August 2012. One of the vacuum hose unions in the braking system may not be to specification. The dealer will check and if necessary replace the hose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
One of the vacuum hose unions in the braking system may not be to specification. This could cause a reduction in braking assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY BE REDUCED Defect: One of the vacuum hose unions in the braking system may not be to specification. This could cause a reduction in braking assistance. Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the hose.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a reduction in braking assistance.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary replace the hose.
Are You Affected?
Bipper built between 25 June 2012 and 1 August 2012 may be included. Peugeot estimates 78 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 ZHJ or the DVSA reference R/2013/003. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BipperInability to change gear | Book soon | R/2013/107 | |
| 107, 206, 207, BipperEngine may fail | Low | R/2012/135 | |
| BipperRear cross member may crack | Book soon | R/2012/098 | |
| 207, BipperEngine may fail | Low | R/2010/186 | |
| 3008 V3, 308 V3, 408, 5008 V3VSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera | Urgent | R/2025/542 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2012/158 on 17 Dec 2012, for eSP may not operate correctly. The one launched after it was R/2013/005 on 18 Jan 2013, for handbrake may not perform correctly. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/003, launched 16 January 2013. 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.