Peugeot 306 recalls

10 official safety recalls for the Peugeot 306 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:

  1. Water may reduce braking assistance and affect engine

    Reported April 5, 2002Model years 1999–2001DVSA recall R/2002/021164,700 vehicles affected

    In wet conditions, water may enter the engine management solenoid circuit, causing engine problems and reducing brake pedal assistance if it reaches the brake vacuum circuit. The solenoid valves will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced with sealed parts.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE REDUCTION IN BRAKING ASSISTANCE PLUS ENGINE OPERATING PROBLEMS.
    Defect
    In adverse wet weather conditions water may enter the engine management solenoid valve operating circuit. This could result in engine operating problems and a reduction in power assistance to the brake pedal if the water enters the brake vacuum circuit via the solenoid valves.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles to examine and if necessary replace the engine management solenoid valves with ones sealed against the ingress of water.

  2. Seat belt attachment may be loose

    Reported February 28, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/00646 vehicles affected

    The lower attachment for the front or rear left seat belt may be loose. The seat belt fixings will be checked and tightened if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE CONCERN.
    Defect
    There is a risk that the lower attachment on the front and rear left hand seat belts could be loose.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles to check and if necessary tighten the seat belt fixings.

  3. Front seat belt mounting bolt may be loose

    Reported November 12, 2001DVSA recall R/2001/14463 vehicles affected

    The lower mounting bolt for the front left seat belt may be loose or misaligned. Its installation and tightness will be checked, and a supplied bolt fitted if it is not correctly located.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE LEFT HAND FRONT SEAT LOWER SEAT BELT MOUNTING BOLT MAY DETACH
    Defect
    There is a possible risk of the lower seat belt mounting bolt on the front left hand seat being loose or misaligned.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles check installation of bolt - if correctly installed check tightness of bolt if bolt is not located correctly replace with supplied bolt.

  4. Camshaft drive belt may fail early

    Reported October 29, 2001DVSA recall R/2001/10218,988 vehicles affected

    The camshaft drive belt may fail before 72000 miles, causing a sudden, complete loss of engine power. A quality-assured replacement belt will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FAILURE OF CAMSHAFT DRIVE BELT
    Defect
    The camshaft drive belt may fail before the recommended replacement interval of 72000 miles. This could result in a complete loss of engine power without warning.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement camshaft drive belt.

  5. Brake vacuum pump drive pin may wear or fail

    Reported January 2, 2001DVSA recall R/2000/1527,853 vehicles affected

    Premature wear may cause the brake vacuum pump drive pin to fail, reducing power assistance at the brake pedal. A quality-assured replacement drive pin will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VACUUM PUMP DRIVE PIN
    Defect
    Brake vacuum pump drive pin may fail as a result of premature wear. This could result in a loss of power assistance at the brake pedal.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles to fit a quality assured replacement drive pin to the brake vacuum pump.

  6. Seat belt pretensioner harness may lose connection

    Reported January 2, 2001DVSA recall R/2000/1512,409 vehicles affected

    An open circuit in the front seat belt pretensioner harness connector may illuminate the airbag warning light and prevent the pretensioner from working in a crash. The harness will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER HARNESS
    Defect
    There is a possibility of an open circuit in the connector on the front seat belt pretensioner harness. This may cause flashing of the airbag warning light and a loss of the pretensioning function in case of an accident.
    Remedy
    Replace the front seat pretensioner harness.

  7. Left driveshaft may detach from gearbox

    Reported January 2, 2001DVSA recall R/2000/15096 vehicles affected

    An incorrect left driveshaft may separate from the gearbox on a sharp bend or with excessive suspension movement. A correct specification driveshaft will be fitted where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DRIVESHAFT MAY DETACH FROM GEARBOX
    Defect
    An incorrect left hand drive shaft may have been fitted. The shaft could separate from the gearbox on a sharp bend or during excessive suspension deflection.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and fit a correct specification left hand drive shaft where necessary.

  8. Front suspension may collapse

    Reported October 3, 2000DVSA recall R/2000/0989,260 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly machined front stub axles may cause excessive wear, displace a lower ball joint and lead to suspension collapse. Both front stub axles will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT SUSPENSION MAY COLLAPSE
    Defect
    There is a possibility that the front stub axle on one or both sides of the vehicle may have been incorrectly machined. This could result in excessive wear the lower ball joint becoming displaced and the collapse of the suspension.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and check and if necessary replace both front stub axles.

  9. Brake servo valve may cause loss of assistance

    Reported February 1, 2000DVSA recall R/2000/00492,025 vehicles affected

    A brake servo valve may not function correctly, causing loss of brake assistance. The valve will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE
    Defect
    There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve.

  10. Accelerator cable may break

    Reported March 11, 1994DVSA recall R/1995/02432,068 vehicles affected

    The accelerator cable may kink when the pedal is released suddenly and break. A modified accelerator pedal will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE BREAKAGE OF ACCELERATOR CABLE
    Defect
    There is a risk of accelerator cable breakage due to cable kinking when the accelerator pedal is released suddenly.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified accelerator pedal.

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.

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