Peugeot Expert 4, Traveller Recall R/2017/222: Starter Relay May Overheat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Jul 2017
- Launched
- 84
- vehicles in the UK
- HTU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Expert 4, Traveller vehicles built between 25 June 2016 and 10 September 2016. Possible non-compliance of an internal component of the starter control relay could cause damage by overheating. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and if necessary replace the relay. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible non-compliance of an internal component of the starter control relay could cause damage by overheating. This could cause unintended operation of the starter motor and in extreme instances; there is a risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STARTER RELAY MAY OVERHEAT Defect: Possible non-compliance of an internal component of the starter control relay could cause damage by overheating. This could cause unintended operation of the starter motor and in extreme instances; there is a risk of fire. Remedy: On affected vehicles check and if necessary replace the relay
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause damage by overheating.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and if necessary replace the relay.
Are You Affected?
Expert 4, Traveller built between 25 June 2016 and 10 September 2016 may be included. Peugeot estimates 84 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 HTU or the DVSA reference R/2017/222. 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/2017/215 on 6 Jul 2017, for starter supply wire may chafe. The one launched after it was R/2017/265 on 14 Sep 2017, for starter motor supply wiring harness may become damaged. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/222, launched 18 July 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.