Peugeot recall: On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
- What's wrong
- On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
- What to do
- Contact a Peugeot dealer to book the free repair. To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking…
What’s wrong
On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
The fix
To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance). The timing belt will be checked and if needed replaced with other components of the braking assistance system and the vacuum pump.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 V2 | 21 Feb 2017 | 1 Apr 2017 | 952 |
| 5008 V2 | 9 Mar 2017 | 1 Apr 2017 | 952 |
| 3008 V2 | 9 Feb 2017 | 1 Apr 2017 | 952 |
| PARTNER V3 | 7 Mar 2017 | 1 Apr 2017 | 952 |
| 2008 V1 | 20 Jan 2017 | 3 Apr 2017 | 952 |
| 208 V1 | 1 Mar 2017 | 3 Apr 2017 | 952 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 13 December 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.