Peugeot 207 recalls
19 official safety recalls for the Peugeot 207 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.
Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
Heated seat wiring may drain battery
Heated seat wiring may cause the seats to stop working or remain on, which can drain the battery and distract the driver. The affected harnesses will be checked and modified if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- BATTERY MAY DISCHARGE AND/OR HEATED SEATS MAY OVERHEAT
- Defect
- On the affected vehicles the electrical harnesses connecting the heated seats may under certain conditions and over time cause the heated seats to either not work or to operate permanently. This may cause the battery to discharge and can be uncomfortable/distracting to the driver.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the two affected harnesses. If necessary the harnesses will be modified.
Connecting rod bearing shells may cause engine failure
Connecting rod bearing shells may be out of specification and deteriorate prematurely, potentially causing engine failure. The shells will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE MAY FAIL
- Defect
- It is possible that the con-rod bearing shells will not conform to manufacturer specification. This could lead to premature deterioration of the shells and in time cause the engine to fail.
- Remedy
- To replace the con-rod bearing shells
Steering track rod end joint may cause steering failure
The track rod end ball joints may not be tightened to specification, which could lead to steering failure. The joint will be retightened to specification.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- STEERING MAY FAIL
- Defect
- The track rod end ball joints on the steering rack may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If this is not rectified it could result in steering failure.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles and re-torque the track rod end to steering arm joint.
Battery earth cable may break and stop the engine
Incorrect battery earth cable dimensions may cause it to break over time, cutting the electrical connection and causing the engine to stop. The cable will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
- Defect
- Incorrect dimensions of the battery earth cable may in the long term lead to its breakage. The loss of the electrical connection may lead to engine cutting out.
- Remedy
- The battery earth cable is to be replaced.
Engine may cut out due to battery earth cable fault
The battery earth return cable may fail during operation, causing the engine to cut out. The cable will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
- Defect
- The battery earth return cable is not to the correct specification which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail. This could result in the engine cutting out.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.
Battery earth cable may fail and stop the engine
The battery earth return cable may fail, causing the engine to cut out. The cable will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
- Defect
- The battery earth return cable is not to the correct specification which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail. This could result in the engine cutting out.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles and replace the battery earth return cable.
Engine may cut out
Incorrect tightening of a terminal may have damaged components inside the engine electrical power supply management unit, causing the engine to cut out. The unit will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
- Defect
- The use of incorrect torque wrenches for tightening a terminal may have damaged internal components in the Engine Electrical Power Supply Management Unit (BSM). This could result in the engine cutting out.
- Remedy
- Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the engine BSM unit.
Battery earth cable may break and cut out engine
The battery earth cable may be too short and break, causing the electrical circuit to fail and the engine to cut out. The cable will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
- Defect
- The earth cable for the battery maybe too short this may resulting in it breaking. Should this occur the vehicle electrical circuit will fail which will cause the engine to cut out.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles and replace the battery earth cable.
Loose ducting may obstruct the pedals
Driver-side air conditioning ducting may detach and obstruct access to the control pedals. An additional support part will be fitted to the outlet ducting.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- PEDALS MAY BE OBSTRUCTED
- Defect
- It is possible that the air conditioning unit air diffuser ducting on the driver's side may detach which could obstruct access to the driver control pedals.
- Remedy
- Recall all the affected vehicles for the fitment of an additional support part to the air conditioning unit outlet ducting.
Battery earth cable may fail and cut out engine
A battery earth return cable may be too short and fail at its gearbox mounting point, causing the engine to cut out. The cable will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
- Defect
- The battery earth return cable maybe too short which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail at its gearbox mounting point. This could result in the engine cutting out.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.
Rear brake hoses may leak
Rear brake hoses may rub against the suspension springs and wear through, causing a fluid leak, a brake warning light and potentially longer stopping distances. Hose positioning will be checked and hoses replaced where necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK
- Defect
- The rear brake hoses may contact the suspension coil springs. Should this contact occur it is possible over time and distance for the spring to abrade a hole in the hose and for the hose to leak fluid which will illuminate the brake warning lamp and could possibly lead to longer than expected stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the positioning of the rear brake hoses and where necessary replace the brake hose/s.
Engine may seize due to crankshaft fault
A crankshaft machining fault may cause lubrication problems and eventually make the engine seize. The engine will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE MAY FAIL
- Defect
- There may be a fault in the machining of the crankshaft that could lead to a lubrication problem which overtime could lead to the engine seizing.
- Remedy
- The recalled vehicles will have the engine replaced.
Coolant pipe may damage brake pipe
An engine coolant pipe may rub against a brake pipe and damage it, potentially causing pipe failure and affecting braking. The coolant pipe will be rerouted and the brake pipe replaced if required.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- BRAKING MAY BE AFFECTED
- Defect
- It is possible that an engine coolant pipe can contact and chaff a brake pipe/line which can lead to damage and possible failure of the pipe.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles for the rerouting of the coolant pipe and if required the replacement of the brake pipe/line.
Engine fuse box may cause equipment failures
The main engine fuse box may not meet specification, causing operating faults or failure of some equipment. The fuse box will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FUSE BOX MAY CAUSE EQUIPMENT OPERATIONAL FAILURES
- Defect
- It has been identified that the main engine fuse box is not to the correct specification. This can result in operating faults or the failure of certain equipment.
- Remedy
- Recalled vehicles will have the subject fuse box replaced.
Engine may lose power
Vehicles may enter reduced power mode unnecessarily, severely reducing engine power. The engine management computer software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE MAY LOOSE POWER
- Defect
- It has been identified thatthere is a risk that subject vehicles will unnecessarily enter a reduced power mode which would result in severely reduced engine power output.
- Remedy
- Recalled vehicles will have a new version of software downloaded to the engine management computer.
Window controls may stay active after ignition is off
Window controls may remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition is switched off, even if a door is opened. Unintended window operation could cause injury. The software will be upgraded.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- WINDOW CONTROLS COULD REMAIN ACTIVE AFTER SWITCHING OFF THE IGNITION.
- Defect
- The window controls could remain active for 45 seconds after switching off the ignition even after opening one of the doors. This could allow unintentional use of windows which could result in an injury. Additionally it contravenes anti-theft regulations.
- Remedy
- Recall all affected vehicles and install upgrades software.
Windscreen wipers may fail
The wiper mechanism may contact the wiring, and prolonged contact could cause the wipers to fail. The wiring will be checked and repositioned if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- WINDSCREEN WIPERS MAY FAIL
- Defect
- The windscreen wiper wiring may be contacted by the wiper mechanism. If there is prolonged contact between the wiring and mechanism there is a risk of the wiper function failing.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary reposition the wiring.
Alternator wiring may short against exhaust heat shield
Alternator terminal wiring may be too close to the exhaust heat shield, which could cause an electrical short circuit in extreme conditions. The wiring will be checked and repositioned if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT
- Defect
- It has been identified that the alternator terminal wiring could be positioned too close to the exhaust heat shield. Under extreme conditions this proximity could result in an electrical short circuit.
- Remedy
- Recalled vehicles will checked and the subject terminal repositioned as necessary.
Front seat belt fixing may loosen
The left front seat belt's lower fixing may be the wrong specification and become loose. The fixing will be checked and corrected if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- SEAT BELT FIXING MAY LOOSEN
- Defect
- On the vehicles concerned the lower fixing for the left hand front seat belt may be of an incorrect specification. This may lead to the fixing becoming loose.
- Remedy
- Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary.
Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.