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406

13 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

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Peugeot 406

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  1. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2009/022 · 13 Mar 2009

    13 Mar 2009

    Defect

    It has been identified that a batch of high pressure fuel injection pumps supplied as spare parts may not have been manufactured to specification. As a result a fuel leak may occur.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the subject fuel injection pumps changed.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~16 vehicles affected

  2. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2006/041 · 23 Feb 2006

    23 Feb 2006

    Defect

    Due to a potential fault in the engine management system an internal engine fuel leak via the injectors may occur following switching off. This would result in the engine failing to restart due to excess fuel being present in the inlet manifold or cylinders.

    Remedy

    To address the issue recalled vehicles will receive an engine management download.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~4,338 vehicles affected

  3. POSSIBLE INCORRECT WIRING OF SIDE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS

    R/2003/108 · 5 Sep 2003

    5 Sep 2003

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the connections for the side airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners may have been inverted on the connectors for the airbag ECU. In the case of an impact there is a risk that the incorrect side airbag could be triggered.

    Remedy

    Check and if required change over the wires concerned in the airbag connector.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~102 vehicles affected

  4. INCORRECT WIRING OF LATERAL AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS

    R/2003/104 · 15 Aug 2003

    15 Aug 2003

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the connections for the side airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners may have been inverted on the connectors for the airbag ECU. In the case of an impact there is a risk that the incorrect side airbag could be triggered.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and reverse the wires concerned in the Air Bag Connector

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~35,881 vehicles affected

  5. WATER MAY ENTER COOLING FAN - RISK OF FIRE.

    R/2003/047 · 13 May 2003

    13 May 2003

    Defect

    There is a possibility that water may collect within the casing of the cooling fan and in a limited number of cases an under-bonnet fire.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified cooling fan assembly.

    Build window

    Built 1 Dec 2001 – 31 Mar 2003

    ~21,133 vehicles affected

  6. WATER MAY ENTER COOLING FAN - RISK OF FIRE.

    R/2003/047 · 13 May 2003

    13 May 2003

    Defect

    There is a possibility that water may collect within the casing of the cooling fan and in a limited number of cases an under-bonnet fire.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified cooling fan assembly.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~21,133 vehicles affected

  7. POSSIBLE REDUCTION IN BRAKING ASSISTANCE PLUS ENGINE OPERATING PROBLEMS.

    R/2002/021 · 5 Apr 2002

    5 Apr 2002

    Defect

    In adverse wet weather conditions water may enter the engine management solenoid valve operating circuit. This could result in engine operating problems and a reduction in power assistance to the brake pedal if the water enters the brake vacuum circuit via the solenoid valves.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to examine and if necessary replace the engine management solenoid valves with ones sealed against the ingress of water.

    Build window

    Built 1 Dec 1999 – 5 Jul 2001

    ~41,175 vehicles affected

  8. FAILURE OF CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELT

    R/2001/102 · 29 Oct 2001

    29 Oct 2001

    Defect

    The camshaft drive belt may fail before the recommended replacement interval of 72000 miles. This could result in a complete loss of engine power without warning.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement camshaft drive belt.

    Build window

    Up to 31 Dec 1996

    ~9,494 vehicles affected

  9. BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE

    R/2001/093 · 3 Aug 2001

    3 Aug 2001

    Defect

    Brake servo vacuum pipe may become damaged due to chafing on engine wiring harness. This could result in a loss of braking assistance.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles replace and reposition the servo vacuum pipe to avoid further chafing.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~202 vehicles affected

  10. REAR SUSPENSION FIXING BOLTS

    R/2001/012 · 19 Jan 2001

    19 Jan 2001

    Defect

    Incorrect specification rear suspension arm pivot fixing bolts could fail under arduous operating conditions possibly resulting in the rear wheel locking.

    Remedy

    Recall potentially affected vehicles examine the pivot fixing bolts and renew with ones of correct specification where necessary.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~3,372 vehicles affected

  11. BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY MAY DISENGAGE

    R/2000/007 · 1 Feb 2000

    1 Feb 2000

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the nuts securing the support for the brake pedal assembly may be loose or missing with a risk of disengagement of the support and loss of braking control during hard braking.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and if required replace or tighten the nuts on the pedal return support.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~487 vehicles affected

  12. POSSIBLE FAILURE OF ROAD WHEEL

    R/1998/112 · 29 Dec 1998

    29 Dec 1998

    Defect

    It has been identified that there is a possibility that the inner edge of the alloy wheels may have been deformed when fitting the tyres. This may result in the wheel breaking.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles check the wheels for damage with a special gauge and renew where necessary.

    Build window

    Built 1 Sep 1997 – 31 Mar 1998

    ~834 vehicles affected

  13. THE STEERING COLUMN HARNESS MAY FOUL ON STEERING COLUMN

    R/1997/013 · 21 Feb 1997

    21 Feb 1997

    Defect

    On some 406 models the steering column wiring harness may foul on the steering column and lead to electrical malfunction.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to Peugeot dealers to have the subject harness repositioned.

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 1995 – 30 Apr 1996

    ~13,387 vehicles affected

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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

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