Vehicle recall R/2001/093

Peugeot 406 recall: Brake servo vacuum pipe

DVSA recall R/2001/093 names the Peugeot 406. It was launched 3 August 2001. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2001/093
Launched: 3 August 2001
Issued by: PEUGEOT
Manufacturer reference: XTC
Vehicles: 202 across the lines below

What can go wrong

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

The fix

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

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	202

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Other recalls for these models

R/2001/102 Failure of camshaft drive belt 29 October 2001, Peugeot 306, Peugeot 406
R/2001/012 Rear suspension fixing bolts 19 January 2001, Peugeot 406
R/2002/021 Possible reduction in braking assistance plus engine operating problems. 5 April 2002, Peugeot Expert, Peugeot 406, Peugeot 306
R/2000/007 Brake pedal assembly may disengage 1 February 2000, Peugeot 406
R/2003/047 Water may enter cooling fan - risk of fire. 13 May 2003, Peugeot 406
R/2003/104 Incorrect wiring of lateral airbags and seat belt pretensioners 15 August 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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