Peugeot Partner Recall R/2016/234: Bonnet May Open Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2016/234, campaign code HLS. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
6 Oct 2016
Launched
220
vehicles in the UK
HLS
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Peugeot recalled Partner vehicles built between 29 April 2016 and 23 June 2016. The bonnet may not close correctly over time because a possible non-conformity with the fixing of the bonnet catch. The dealer will replace where necessary the front bumper support. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The bonnet may not close correctly over time because a possible non-conformity with the fixing of the bonnet catch. The driver may notice in certain cases difficulty in opening or closing the bonnet easily or vibrations or slight movement of the bonnet when driving. The risk is incorrect closing of the bonnet which could lead without any warning to unwanted opening when driving.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: BONNET MAY OPEN WITHOUT WARNING Defect: The bonnet may not close correctly over time because a possible non-conformity with the fixing of the bonnet catch. The driver may notice in certain cases difficulty in opening or closing the bonnet easily or vibrations or slight movement of the bonnet when driving. The risk is incorrect closing of the bonnet which could lead without any warning to unwanted opening when driving. Remedy: Recall the the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the front bumper support. Where necessary the front bumper support will be replaced.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: bonnet may open without warning.

The Fix

The dealer will replace where necessary the front bumper support.

Are You Affected?

Partner built between 29 April 2016 and 23 June 2016 may be included. Peugeot estimates 220 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Peugeot.
  2. Book with any franchised Peugeot dealer, quoting the campaign code HLS or the DVSA reference R/2016/234. See how to get a Peugeot recall fixed.
  3. 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/2016/195 on 18 Aug 2016, for glass panel may detach without warning. The one launched after it was R/2016/230 on 14 Oct 2016, for loss of control. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and door and latch recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2016/234, launched 6 October 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.