Peugeot Rifter Recall R/2019/132: A Component Of The Handbrake Mechanism May Not Be Correct To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 25 Apr 2019
- Launched
- 89
- vehicles in the UK
- JKV
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Rifter vehicles built between 8 November 2017 and 20 December 2018. The handbrake mechanism may not be correct to specification. The dealer will check the handbrake mechanism and if necessary replace the hand brake lever. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The handbrake mechanism may not be correct to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A COMPONENT OF THE HANDBRAKE MECHANISM MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The handbrake mechanism may not be correct to specification. Remedy: Check the handbrake mechanism and if necessary replace the hand brake lever.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a component of the handbrake mechanism may not be correct to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check the handbrake mechanism and if necessary replace the hand brake lever.
Are You Affected?
Rifter built between 8 November 2017 and 20 December 2018 may be included. Peugeot estimates 89 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 JKV or the DVSA reference R/2019/132. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2019/132, launched 25 April 2019. 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.