Peugeot 806 recalls

2 official safety recalls for the Peugeot 806 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. Brake pipe unions may crack and leak fluid

    Reported September 19, 2001DVSA recall R/2001/122109 vehicles affected

    Brake pipe unions may crack internally, causing gradual brake fluid loss and reduced braking efficiency. The four-way unions will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID
    Defect
    There is a risk of internal cracking of the 4-way brake pipe unions (non- ABS models) or the 2 x 4-way brake pipe unions (ABS models). This could result in a gradual loss of brake fluid and reduced braking efficiency.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace the four way brake pipe unions.

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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