Peugeot Expert, Traveller Recall R/2017/059: Reduction In Braking Effort Due To Air In The Servo, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Feb 2017
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- HPU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Expert, Traveller vehicles built between 22 January 2016 and 24 June 2016. The bolts retaining the front shock absorber could come loose. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the front shock absorber retaining bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolts retaining the front shock absorber could come loose. This may adversely affect the steering control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFORT DUE TO AIR IN THE SERVO Defect: The bolts retaining the front shock absorber could come loose. This may adversely affect the steering control of the vehicle. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the front shock absorber retaining bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: reduction in braking effort due to air in the servo.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the front shock absorber retaining bolts.
Are You Affected?
Expert, Traveller built between 22 January 2016 and 24 June 2016 may be included. Peugeot estimates 2 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.
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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 HPU or the DVSA reference R/2017/059. 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?.
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This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2016/238 on 14 Oct 2016, for tyres may deflate unexpectedly. The one launched after it was R/2017/061 on 22 Feb 2017, for unexpected airbag deployment. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/059, launched 22 February 2017. 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.