Peugeot Expert 4, Traveller Recall R/2022/127: Headrests On The Front Modular Seat Do Not Conform To The Design Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 May 2022
- Launched
- 708
- vehicles in the UK
- KVC
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Expert 4, Traveller vehicles built between 16 November 2021 and 16 December 2021. Some vehicles may have been equipped with headrests on the front modular seat which do not conform to the design specification. The dealer will check the conformity of the front headrests (presence of the catch); in cases of non-conformity the front headrests will be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have been equipped with headrests on the front modular seat which do not conform to the design specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HEADRESTS ON THE FRONT MODULAR SEAT DO NOT CONFORM TO THE DESIGN SPECIFICATION Defect: Affected vehicles may have been equipped with headrests on the front modular seat which do not conform to the design specification. Remedy: Check the conformity of the front headrests (presence of the catch); in cases of non-conformity the front headrests will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: headrests on the front modular seat do not conform to the design specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check the conformity of the front headrests (presence of the catch); in cases of non-conformity the front headrests will be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Expert 4, Traveller built between 16 November 2021 and 16 December 2021 may be included. Peugeot estimates 708 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 KVC or the DVSA reference R/2022/127. 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/2022/067 on 15 Mar 2022, for the external door handle sliders might not be manufactured to the correct specification. The one launched after it was R/2022/203 on 13 Jul 2022, for the high voltage harness fitted might not be to the correct specification. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/127, launched 10 May 2022. 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.