Peugeot 405 Recall R/1996/087: Fuel Feed Pipe Seepage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Oct 1996
- Launched
- 12,912
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/087
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled 405 vehicles built between 1 September 1993 and 1 May 1996. Due to possible defective sealing there is a risk of seepage from the fuel feed pipe where it connects to the injector rail on some 405 models. The recall notice describes the fix as: all vehicles potentially affected by this campaign are being recalled to Peugeot dealers for the fitment of a modified clip to the fuel feed pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to possible defective sealing there is a risk of seepage from the fuel feed pipe where it connects to the injector rail on some 405 models.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL FEED PIPE SEEPAGE Defect: Due to possible defective sealing there is a risk of seepage from the fuel feed pipe where it connects to the injector rail on some 405 models. Remedy: All vehicles potentially affected by this campaign are being recalled to Peugeot dealers for the fitment of a modified clip to the fuel feed pipe.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel feed pipe seepage.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: all vehicles potentially affected by this campaign are being recalled to Peugeot dealers for the fitment of a modified clip to the fuel feed pipe.
Are You Affected?
405 built between 1 September 1993 and 1 May 1996 may be included. Peugeot estimates 12,912 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/1996/087. 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 | |
| 405Air bag may not deploy | Urgent | R/1995/016 | |
| 405Front suspension wishbone bracket | Book soon | R/1993/070 | |
| 405Possible petrol leakage | Urgent | R/1993/024 | |
| BoxerPeugeot Boxer fuel pipe leak | Urgent | R/2026/050 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/1995/047 on 1 Jul 1995, for security of passenger seats. The one launched after it was R/1997/013 on 21 Feb 1997, for the steering column harness may foul on steering column. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/087, launched 29 October 1996. 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.