Peugeot ION Recall R/2013/038: Possible Loss Of Braking Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Mar 2013
- Launched
- 179
- vehicles in the UK
- ZHU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled ION vehicles built between 30 July 2011 and 8 May 2012. An internal component of the braking assistance system vacuum pump may not conform. The dealer will replace the vacuum pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An internal component of the braking assistance system vacuum pump may not conform. This could over time lead to a reduction in braking assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKING ASSISTANCE Defect: On the affected vehicles an internal component of the braking assistance system vacuum pump may not conform. This could over time lead to a reduction in braking assistance. Remedy: Replacement of the vacuum pump
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible loss of braking assistance.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the vacuum pump.
Are You Affected?
ION built between 30 July 2011 and 8 May 2012 may be included. Peugeot estimates 179 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 ZHU or the DVSA reference R/2013/038. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IONTakata | Stop driving | R/2025/366 | |
| IONWater may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion | Urgent | R/2019/457 | |
| IONA non-conformity in an internal component could affect deployment of the passenger airbag | Urgent | R/2017/307 | |
| IONEngine may not start | Low | R/2016/074 | |
| IONLoss of power | Urgent | R/2015/159 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2013/026 on 4 Mar 2013, for spot welds may not hold. The one launched after it was R/2013/096 on 31 Aug 2013, for potential for reduced steering control. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/038, launched 22 March 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.