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Vehicle recall R/1998/065

Peugeot 306 recall: Wiring harness chafing

DVSA recall R/1998/065 names the Peugeot 306. It was launched 27 July 1998. It covers vehicles built 10 September 1997 to 19 October 1997.

Recall data updated

Recall
R/1998/065
Launched
27 July 1998
Issued by
PEUGEOT
Vehicles
144 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Possibility of starter motor harness fouling on harness support bracket which may lead to damaged wiring and a potential short circuit or breakdown of the vehicle.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles examine harness for damage and repair where necessary. Reposition harness clear of obstructions.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
ModelBuiltVehicles
Peugeot 30610 September 1997 to 19 October 1997144
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Other recalls for these models

  • R/1998/087 Possible fluid seepage from rear brake circuit 19 October 1998, Peugeot 306
  • R/1998/086 Potential collapse of front suspension 19 October 1998, Peugeot 306
  • R/1998/113 Possible insecurity of steering rack 29 December 1998, Peugeot 306
  • R/1997/072 Incorrect brake compensator 19 September 1997, Peugeot 306
  • R/1997/071 Setting of brake compensator 19 September 1997, Peugeot 306
  • R/1997/070 Possible seepage of fuel 19 September 1997, Peugeot 306

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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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