Peugeot 607 recalls

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Engine fuel leak may prevent restart

   Reported February 23, 2006DVSA recall R/2006/04117,352 vehicles affected

   A fault in the engine management system may allow fuel to leak through the injectors after switch-off. Excess fuel may prevent the engine from restarting. The engine management software 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.

7. Rear airbags may be hindered by seat bolsters

   Reported December 22, 2005Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2006/00920 vehicles affected

   Incorrectly made rear seat bolsters could hinder deployment of the rear side airbags in a collision. The remedy is to fit modified seat bolsters.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED

   Defect

   Incorrect manufacture of the rear bench seat bolsters could in the case of an impact hinder the deployment of the rear lateral airbags.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit modified seat bolsters.

8. Rear suspension triangles may deform

   Reported December 19, 2003DVSA recall R/2003/184594 vehicles affected

   A non-conformity in the rear suspension triangles could cause them to deform under stress in rare cases. New lower suspension triangles will be fitted on both sides.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   POSSIBLE DEFORMATION OF REAR SUSPENSION

   Defect

   Possible non-conformity of the rear suspension triangles could in rare cases of stress lead to their deformation.

   Remedy

   Fit new right and left side lower suspension triangles.

9. Battery supply circuit may short circuit

   Reported December 19, 2003DVSA recall R/2003/1833,696 vehicles affected

   The battery supply circuit needs protection against a possible short circuit. A replacement battery negative cable with a maxi fuse will be fitted, along with protective felt to insulate the air conditioning pipes from the positive cable.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   PROTECTION OF THE BATTERY SUPPLY CIRCUIT.

   Defect

   It is necessary to protect the battery supply circuit to prevent any possible risk of an electrical short circuit

   Remedy

   Fit a replacement battery negative cable fitted with a maxi fuse also fit protective felt to the aluminium section of the air conditioning pipes to insulate them from the battery positive cable.

10. Front lower suspension arm may deform

    Reported April 26, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/14779 vehicles affected

    The front right lower suspension arm may not meet specification and could deform under certain impact loads. The suspension arm will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text

    Component

    FRONT RIGHT HAND LOWER SUSPENSION ARM MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The front right hand lower suspension arm may not be to specification. As a consequence it may deform under certain impact loads.

    Remedy

    Check the identification markings on the suspension arm and replace where 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.