Peugeot 205, 309 Recall R/1992/054: Driveshaft Nuts May Slacken, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Sep 1992
- Launched
- 1,009
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1992/054
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled 205, 309 vehicles built between 12 March 1992 and 30 April 1992. The driveshaft retaining nuts may slacken due to defective peening. The dealer will check the driveshaft retaining nuts for security. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driveshaft retaining nuts may slacken due to defective peening.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVESHAFT NUTS MAY SLACKEN Defect: The driveshaft retaining nuts may slacken due to defective peening. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and check the driveshaft retaining nuts for security. Any nut showing evidence of defective peening will be renewed and secured as per the manufacturers instructions.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: driveshaft nuts may slacken.
The Fix
The dealer will check the driveshaft retaining nuts for security.
Are You Affected?
205, 309 built between 12 March 1992 and 30 April 1992 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,009 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Peugeot, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Peugeot.
- Book with any franchised Peugeot dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1992/054. See how to get a Peugeot recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106, 205, 306, 405 and 1 morePossibility of loss of brake servo assistance | Urgent | R/2000/004 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/1992/027 on 11 Jun 1992, for inadvertent release of the handbrake. The one launched after it was R/1993/024 on 23 Mar 1993, for possible petrol leakage. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 1992.
Source: DVSA recall R/1992/054, launched 8 September 1992. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.