Peugeot 4007 Recall R/2018/113: Water Ingress May Cause Windscreen Wiper Motor To Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 26 Apr 2018
- Launched
- 2,647
- vehicles in the UK
- HYN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 4007 vehicles built between 16 April 2007 and 2 July 2012. The windscreen wiper motor breather system may not be To the correct specification. The dealer will replace the windscren wiper motor and one of the windscreen wiper mechanism rods. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The windscreen wiper motor breather system may not be To the correct specification. This could in some cases result in water ingress leading to jamming of the motor due to corrosion. This could cause the wipers to cease operation or not start which in turn could result in restricted visibility for the driver.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WATER INGRESS MAY CAUSE WINDSCREEN WIPER MOTOR TO FAIL Defect: On the affected vehicles the windscreen wiper motor breather system may not be To the correct specification. This could in some cases result in water ingress leading to jamming of the motor due to corrosion. This could cause the wipers to cease operation or not start which in turn could result in restricted visibility for the driver. Remedy: Replace the windscren wiper motor and one of the windscreen wiper mechanism rods.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to jamming of the motor due to corrosion.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the windscren wiper motor and one of the windscreen wiper mechanism rods.
Are You Affected?
4007 built between 16 April 2007 and 2 July 2012 may be included. Peugeot estimates 2,647 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 HYN or the DVSA reference R/2018/113. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4007Malfunction causing instrument panel functions to become inoperable | Book soon | R/2015/162 | |
| 4007Braking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2014/126 | |
| 4007Short circuit may occur | Urgent | R/2011/014 | |
| 4007, 407, 607, 807Diesel fuel return pipe may abrade and wear | Low | R/2008/106 | |
| 4007Risk of engine stall | Urgent | R/2008/067 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2018/089 on 29 Mar 2018, for tightening torque of towbar fixing may be to wrong specification. The one launched after it was R/2018/127 on 10 May 2018, for airbags may not be triggered in the event of a collision. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/113, launched 26 April 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.