Peugeot Expert, Traveller Recall R/2017/074: Reduction In Braking Effort Due To Air In The Servo, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Feb 2017
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- HPX
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Expert, Traveller vehicles built between 13 April 2016 and 29 June 2016. The tightening torque of one of the nuts of the connection between the brake servo unit and the brake pedal may be not correct to specification. The dealer will check servo security and where necessary replace the brake servo unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The tightening torque of one of the nuts of the connection between the brake servo unit and the brake pedal may be not correct to specification. This may allow air to enter the servo.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REDUCTION IN BRAKING EFFORT DUE TO AIR IN THE SERVO Defect: The tightening torque of one of the nuts of the connection between the brake servo unit and the brake pedal may be not correct to specification. This may allow air to enter the servo Remedy: Check servo security and where necessary replace the brake servo unit
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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 dealer will check servo security and where necessary replace the brake servo unit.
Are You Affected?
Expert, Traveller built between 13 April 2016 and 29 June 2016 may be included. Peugeot estimates 5 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 HPX or the DVSA reference R/2017/074. 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/2017/072 on 22 Feb 2017, for steering bolts may be tightened incorrectly. The one launched after it was R/2017/090 on 7 Mar 2017, for front airbag may not deploy. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/074, 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.