Vehicle recall R/2001/012

Peugeot 406 recall: Rear suspension fixing bolts

DVSA recall R/2001/012 names the Peugeot 406. It was launched 19 January 2001. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2001/012
Launched: 19 January 2001
Issued by: PEUGEOT
Manufacturer reference: XRF
Vehicles: 3,372 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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

The fix

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

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Peugeot 406	not recorded	3,372

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Other recalls for these models

R/2001/093 Brake servo vacuum pipe 3 August 2001, Peugeot 406
R/2001/102 Failure of camshaft drive belt 29 October 2001, Peugeot 306, Peugeot 406
R/2000/007 Brake pedal assembly may disengage 1 February 2000, Peugeot 406
R/2002/021 Possible reduction in braking assistance plus engine operating problems. 5 April 2002, Peugeot Expert, Peugeot 406, Peugeot 306
R/1998/112 Possible failure of road wheel 29 December 1998, Peugeot 406
R/2003/047 Water may enter cooling fan - risk of fire. 13 May 2003, Peugeot 406

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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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