Peugeot 407 recalls

15 official safety recalls for the Peugeot 407 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. Engine may stall during prolonged braking

    Reported July 5, 2011Model years 2009–2010DVSA recall R/2011/07951 vehicles affected

    Incorrect oil level readings during harsh, prolonged braking may cause the engine to stall. The engine control unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY STALL
    Defect
    It is possible for the engine to stall due to incorrect reading of oil levels during harsh and prolonged braking.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download new software to the engine ECU.

  2. Brake vacuum pump valve may reduce assistance

    Reported December 16, 2010Model years 2006–2009DVSA recall R/2010/222145,320 vehicles affected

    In rare circumstances, the brake vacuum pump one-way valve may not work correctly, reducing braking assistance. The valve will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
    Defect
    In very rare circumstances the vacuum pump one way valve may not function correctly which could affect the level of braking assistance.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake vacuum pump one way valve.

  3. Parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle

    Reported October 18, 2010DVSA recall R/2010/163510 vehicles affected

    The parking brake may not hold the vehicle stationary; a weak effort when moving the lever may alert the driver. A quality-assured parking brake lever will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
    Defect
    The parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary when applied. If this defect occurs the driver will be alerted by a weak effort when moving the parking brake lever.
    Remedy
    The recalled vehicles will be fitted with a quality assured parking brake lever.

  4. Brake vacuum may cause loss of power assistance

    Reported October 29, 2009Model years 2004–2007DVSA recall R/2009/1202,372 vehicles affected

    Low pressure may remain in the brake vacuum circuit, causing loss of power assistance when braking. A calibrated air vent will be fitted to the vacuum circuit.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED.
    Defect
    Residual low pressure persists in the power braking vacuum circuit which may result in the loss of power assistance when braking
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles to fit a calibrated air vent in the vacuum circuit.

  5. Diesel fuel return pipe may wear through

    Reported July 16, 2008DVSA recall R/2008/1069,292 vehicles affected

    Play in the fuel return pipe mountings may cause the pipe to abrade and wear over time. The clips will be checked and the pipe secured.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DIESEL FUEL RETURN PIPE MAY ABRADE AND WEAR.
    Defect
    It has been identified that a slight amount of play in the diesel fuel return pipe mountings on certain vehicles may over time lead to abrasion and wear of the pipe.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the subject clips checked and the pipe secured.

  6. Engine fuse box may cause equipment failures

    Reported June 17, 2008Model years 2008DVSA recall R/2008/09436,800 vehicles affected

    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.

  7. Brake servo valve may leak oil

    Reported February 7, 2008Model years 2005–2007DVSA recall R/2008/0351,140 vehicles affected

    Oil may leak from the brake servo valve and damage the brake servo membrane, reducing brake assistance. The valve and the vacuum pipe connecting the pump to the brake servo will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    OIL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    A deterioration of the brake assistance may occur because it is possible for the brake servo valve to leak oil which can damage the membrane of the brake servo.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to change the valve and the vacuum circuit pipe connecting the vacuum pump to the brake servo.

  8. Brake vacuum pump may reduce braking efficiency

    Reported February 1, 2008Model years 2005–2006DVSA recall R/2008/01599,335 vehicles affected

    A fault in the brake vacuum pump may harden the brake pedal and reduce braking efficiency. Dealers will replace the pump.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE
    Defect
    It has been identified that on the specified vehicles a fault may develop with the brake vacuum pump. This can result in hardening of the brake pedal with an attendant loss of braking efficiency.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pump replaced.

  9. Cooling fan may overheat or catch fire

    Reported February 21, 2007Model years 2006DVSA recall R/2007/039896 vehicles affected

    A non-conforming engine cooling fan unit may fail or locally overheat and catch fire. The motor fan unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    RISK OF FIRE
    Defect
    There is a possibility of a non conformity of the engine cooling motor fan unit which can result in a failure of the unit or exceptionally in local overheating that can result in combustion of the unit.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace the motor fan unit.

  10. Diesel fuel pipe may leak

    Reported January 24, 2007DVSA recall R/2007/01445 vehicles affected

    The high-pressure diesel delivery pipe may be fitted incorrectly and leak fuel. The pipe will be checked and replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR
    Defect
    On subject vehicles the fitting of the diesel high pressure delivery pipe may be constricted. Should this be the case a fuel leak may occur.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the subject pipe checked and changed if found to be fitted incorrectly.

  11. Diesel fuel return pipe may leak

    Reported November 27, 2006DVSA recall R/2006/213115 vehicles affected

    A restricted fuel return pipe may cause diesel to leak from its connector. Fuel delivery pressure will be checked and the pipe replaced if it does not conform.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAK
    Defect
    It has been identified that on certain vehicles a fault may be present on the diesel fuel circuit return pipe at the location of the pressure sensor.In the manufacture of the pipe an excess of material resulted in a reduction of the pipe's internal diameter therefore restricting the fuel flow and a risk of a diesel leak from the fuel connector.
    Remedy
    Subject vehicles will have the diesel fuel delivery pressure in the injection pump checked. This will check the conformity of the pipe which in the case of nonconformity will be replaced.

  12. Engine may stall after high-speed driving

    Reported June 2, 2006DVSA recall R/2006/1041,270 vehicles affected

    The engine may stall if you lift your foot off the accelerator immediately after high-speed driving. New engine control unit software will be installed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY STALL
    Defect
    It is possible that the engine may stall when lifting your foot off of the accelerator immediately after high speed usage of the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download a new piece of software to the engine ECU.

  13. Engine fuel leak may prevent restart

    Reported February 22, 2006DVSA recall R/2006/040319 vehicles affected

    A fault in the engine management system may cause fuel to leak internally through the injectors after the engine is switched off. Excess fuel may prevent the engine from restarting. The engine management system will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    Due to a potential fault in the engine management system an internal engine fuel leak via the injectors may occur following switching off. This would result in the engine failing to restart due to excess fuel being present in the inlet manifold or cylinders.
    Remedy
    To address the issue recalled vehicles will receive an engine management download.

  14. Starter motor may engage unexpectedly

    Reported November 15, 2005DVSA recall R/2005/1648,615 vehicles affected

    The starter motor may activate unexpectedly and, if the vehicle is in gear, make it jerk forward. The intelligent servo control unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STARTER MOTOR MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY
    Defect
    There is a possibility of untimely triggering of the starter motor which if the vehicle has been left in gear could result in the vehicle jerking forward when the starter motor engages.
    Remedy
    Recall the likely to be affected vehicles and down load new software for the intelligent servo control unit.

  15. Diesel fuel return pipe may leak

    Reported April 11, 2005DVSA recall R/2005/0477,719 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing defect in the diesel fuel return pipe may cause fuel to seep. The pipe will be replaced and fitted with protective sleeves.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE SEEPAGE ON THE DIESEL FUEL RETURN PIPE
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    As a preventive measure likely to be affected vehicles will have the pipe replaced additionally the pipe will be fitted with protective sleeves.

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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