Vehicle recall R/2005/047

Peugeot 307 and others recall: Possible seepage on the diesel fuel return pipe

DVSA recall R/2005/047 names the Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407 and Peugeot 206. It was launched 11 April 2005. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2005/047
Launched: 11 April 2005
Issued by: PEUGEOT
Manufacturer reference: X6U
Vehicles: 2,573 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

There is a risk of a manufacturing non conformity on the fuel injection diesel return pipe. This may lead to the possibility of fuel seepage.

The fix

As a preventive measure likely to be affected vehicles will have the pipe replaced additionally the pipe will be fitted with protective sleeves.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 2,573.
Model	Built
Peugeot 206	not recorded
Peugeot 307	not recorded
Peugeot 407	not recorded

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2005/065 Excessive oscillation of the throttle valve 3 May 2005, Peugeot 307
R/2005/112 Risk of fire in engine compartment 19 July 2005, Peugeot 307
R/2004/167 Possibility that the starter motor wiring loom is incorrectly positioned 13 September 2004, Peugeot 206
R/2005/164 Starter motor may operate inadvertently 15 November 2005, Peugeot 407
R/2005/151 Corrosion of electrical connection which could cause a short circuit 25 November 2005, Peugeot 307
R/2005/175 Brakes may fail 14 December 2005, Peugeot 307, Peugeot 1007

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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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