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🧸 Product FR BG DK GR HR HU IE MT PL PT SK June 4, 2021

PEUGEOT — Rifter, Partner

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The clipping of the control button of the hand-brake restraint system might be incorrect. Consequently, the hand-brake might not be correctly engaged when used, leading to the vehicle to spontaneously move when parked, increasing the risk of accident or injuries to by-passers.
Origin
Spain

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1925 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Peugeot Rifter and Partner cars may have a problem with the hand-brake button. It might not lock the brake the right way.

What's happening? The button that holds the hand-brake can clip in wrong. This means the brake may not stay on when you park. The car could roll away by itself.

Does this affect me? This problem is in cars sold in France, Bulgaria, Denmark, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Malta, Poland, Portugal, and Slovakia.

What should I do? Take your car to a Peugeot dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or Peugeot service to check the hand-brake button.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
PEUGEOT
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The clipping of the control button of the hand-brake restraint system might be incorrect. Consequently, the hand-brake might not be correctly engaged when used, leading to the vehicle to spontaneously move when parked, increasing the risk of accident or injuries to by-passers. · Origin: Spain

First published
June 4, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003746

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
PEUGEOT — Rifter, Partner. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The clipping of the control button of the hand-brake restraint system might be incorrect. Consequently, the hand-brake might not be correctly engaged when used, leading to the vehicle to spontaneously...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 4, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Bulgaria, Denmark, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Malta, Poland, Portugal, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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