Peugeot Traveller Recall R/2020/281: Exhaust System Is Not Equipped With Correct Catalytic Convertor, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2020/281, campaign code KBN. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
2 Oct 2020
Launched
1
vehicles in the UK
KBN
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Peugeot recalled Traveller vehicles built between 1 August 2019 and 31 January 2020. Some vehicles have been fitted with an exhaust system which is not correct to specification. The dealer will install correct exhaust system catalytic convertor. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Some vehicles have been fitted with an exhaust system which is not correct to specification.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: EXHAUST SYSTEM IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH CORRECT CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Defect: Affected Vehicles have been fitted with an exhaust system which is not correct to specification Remedy: Install correct exhaust system catalytic convertor.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: exhaust system is not equipped with correct catalytic convertor.

The Fix

The dealer will install correct exhaust system catalytic convertor.

Are You Affected?

Traveller built between 1 August 2019 and 31 January 2020 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Peugeot.
  2. Book with any franchised Peugeot dealer, quoting the campaign code KBN or the DVSA reference R/2020/281. See how to get a Peugeot recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
Expert, Partner, Rifter, TravellerPeugeot Traveller/Expert (K0)Rifter/Partner (K9) IVI s/w via OTA updateLowR/2026/008
Expert, TravellerPeugeot Expert Traveller (K0) low in-use performance ratio: ECM softwareLowR/2025/499
Expert 4, TravellerPeugeot Traveller/Expert4- rear brake discsUrgentR/2025/413
2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 7 moreOn board diagnosticsLowR/2025/344
2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 5 morePeugeot DV5R engines camshaft chainLowR/2025/246

This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2019/457 on 2 Oct 2020, for water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion. The one launched after it was R/2020/309 on 28 Oct 2020, for a rear seat longitudinal adjustment lever may not lock properly. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2020.


Source: DVSA recall R/2020/281, launched 2 October 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.