Peugeot Boxer III Recall R/2013/005: Handbrake May Not Perform Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 18 Jan 2013
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- ZFY
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Boxer III vehicles built between 31 May 2012 and 31 May 2012. The fixing of the handbrake cable support stop may not be to specification which could cause long term loss of handbrake efficiency. The recall notice describes the fix as: the strengthening of the fixing of the handbrake cable support stop on the chassis. This operation will avoid any long term loss of handbrake efficiency. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fixing of the handbrake cable support stop may not be to specification which could cause long term loss of handbrake efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HANDBRAKE MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY Defect: On the affected vehicles the fixing of the handbrake cable support stop may not be to specification which could cause long term loss of handbrake efficiency. Remedy: The strengthening of the fixing of the handbrake cable support stop on the chassis. This operation will avoid any long term loss of handbrake efficiency.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause long term loss of handbrake efficiency.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the strengthening of the fixing of the handbrake cable support stop on the chassis. This operation will avoid any long term loss of handbrake efficiency.
Are You Affected?
Boxer III built between 31 May 2012 and 31 May 2012 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1 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 ZFY or the DVSA reference R/2013/005. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 7 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/344 | |
| Boxer IIIOn affected vehicles the hydraulic power steering hose is not according to specification which could lead to deterioration in power steering assistance or sudden loss of steering assistance | Urgent | R/2023/304 | |
| Boxer IIIThe chrono tachograph fitted was not to the correct specification and does not meet Regulatory Requirements | Low | R/2023/033 | |
| Boxer IIIThe brake pipe fixings may not conform to specification | Urgent | R/2019/382 | |
| Boxer IIIInstrument display may turn off intermittently | Urgent | R/2016/004 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2013/003 on 16 Jan 2013, for braking assistance may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2013/010 on 28 Jan 2013, for rear brake calliper mounting bolt could work loose. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2013.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/005, launched 18 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.