Peugeot Partner, Rifter Recall R/2022/298: The Lower Metal Engine Protection Guard And Theunderside Of The Engine Exhaust System…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Oct 2022
- Launched
- 1,727
- vehicles in the UK
- KUZ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Partner, Rifter vehicles built between 23 October 2017 and 21 September 2021. The possibility that the lower metal engine protection guard could trap material between it and the underside of the engine exhaust system. The recall notice describes the fix as: : Replace the metal under engine protection guard with a different design to prevent the collection of material. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility that the lower metal engine protection guard could trap material between it and the underside of the engine exhaust system.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE LOWER METAL ENGINE PROTECTION GUARD AND THEUNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD TRAP MATERIAL IN IT. Defect: The possibility that the lower metal engine protection guard could trap material between it and the underside of the engine exhaust system Remedy: : Replace the metal under engine protection guard with a different design to prevent the collection of material.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the lower metal engine protection guard and theunderside of the engine exhaust system could trap material in it.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: : Replace the metal under engine protection guard with a different design to prevent the collection of material.
Are You Affected?
Partner, Rifter built between 23 October 2017 and 21 September 2021 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,727 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 KUZ or the DVSA reference R/2022/298. 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/2022/285 on 27 Sep 2022, for component fixings could have been tightened to incorrect torque settings. The one launched after it was R/2022/338 on 1 Dec 2022, for the fuel line could make contact with the body and lead to fuel leakage. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/298, launched 17 October 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.