Peugeot Expert 4, Traveller Recall R/2018/003: Engine Component May Not Be To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Jan 2018
- Launched
- 314
- vehicles in the UK
- HYL
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Expert 4, Traveller vehicles built between 1 October 2017 and 30 November 2017. An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION Defect: An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds. Remedy: On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of engine performance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
Are You Affected?
Expert 4, Traveller built between 1 October 2017 and 30 November 2017 may be included. Peugeot estimates 314 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 HYL or the DVSA reference R/2018/003. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expert, Partner, Rifter, TravellerPeugeot Traveller/Expert (K0)Rifter/Partner (K9) IVI s/w via OTA update | Low | R/2026/008 | |
| Expert, TravellerPeugeot Expert Traveller (K0) low in-use performance ratio: ECM software | Low | R/2025/499 | |
| Expert 4, TravellerPeugeot Traveller/Expert4- rear brake discs | Urgent | R/2025/413 | |
| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 7 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/344 | |
| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 5 morePeugeot DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/246 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2017/336 on 29 Dec 2017, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2018/042 on 6 Feb 2018, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/003, launched 3 January 2018. 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.