Vehicle recall R/2008/023

Peugeot Boxer recall: Reduced braking efficiency

DVSA recall R/2008/023 names the Peugeot Boxer. It was launched 7 February 2008. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2008/023
Launched: 7 February 2008
Issued by: PEUGEOT
Manufacturer reference: YMS
Vehicles: 382 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Some vehicles may have been fitted incorrect specification flexible brake hoses which if not checked and replaced could lead to a brake failure.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles for inspection of the flexible brake hoses and replacement if found to be out of specification.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Peugeot Boxer (BOXER III)	not recorded	382

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2008/036 Steering may become stiff 14 March 2008, Peugeot Boxer
R/2008/087 Indicator side repeaters may not operate correctly 2 June 2008, Peugeot Boxer
R/2007/037 Handbrake assembly may become insecure 21 February 2007, Peugeot Boxer
R/2006/061 Braking efficiency may be affected 10 April 2006, Peugeot Boxer, Peugeot 807
R/2005/027 Handbrake mechanism may not be to specification 14 February 2005, Peugeot Boxer
R/2004/149 Improve the protection of front brake hoses 1 September 2004, Peugeot Boxer

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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