Peugeot Bipper Recall R/2013/107: Inability To Change Gear, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 4 Oct 2013
- Launched
- 428
- vehicles in the UK
- ZLM
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Bipper vehicles built between 24 April 2008 and 18 August 2010. Over time partial wear of the gearbox control harnesses may occur due to contact with surrounding components. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the condition of the gearbox control harness and where necessary fit additional protection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Over time partial wear of the gearbox control harnesses may occur due to contact with surrounding components. Gear selection may be affected as a result of electrical faults in some rare cases including the lighting of the warning lamp on the instrument panel and the driveability of the vehicle may be compromised.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INABILITY TO CHANGE GEAR Defect: Over time partial wear of the gearbox control harnesses may occur due to contact with surrounding components. Gear selection may be affected as a result of electrical faults in some rare cases including the lighting of the warning lamp on the instrument panel and the driveability of the vehicle may be compromised. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the condition of the gearbox control harness and where necessary fit additional protection.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: inability to change gear.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the condition of the gearbox control harness and where necessary fit additional protection.
Are You Affected?
Bipper built between 24 April 2008 and 18 August 2010 may be included. Peugeot estimates 428 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 ZLM or the DVSA reference R/2013/107. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BipperBraking assistance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2013/003 | |
| 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 | |
| 4007Malfunction causing instrument panel functions to become inoperable | Book soon | R/2015/162 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2013/096 on 31 Aug 2013, for potential for reduced steering control. The one launched after it was R/2013/114 on 7 Oct 2013, for risk of under bonnet fire. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2013.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/107, launched 4 October 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.