Peugeot 406 Recall R/1997/013: The Steering Column Harness May Foul On Steering Column, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Feb 1997
- Launched
- 13,387
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1997/013
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled 406 vehicles built between 1 November 1995 and 30 April 1996. On some 406 models the steering column wiring harness may foul on the steering column and lead to electrical malfunction. The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled to Peugeot dealers to have the subject harness repositioned. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On some 406 models the steering column wiring harness may foul on the steering column and lead to electrical malfunction.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE STEERING COLUMN HARNESS MAY FOUL ON STEERING COLUMN Defect: On some 406 models the steering column wiring harness may foul on the steering column and lead to electrical malfunction. Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled to Peugeot dealers to have the subject harness repositioned.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the steering column harness may foul on steering column.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled to Peugeot dealers to have the subject harness repositioned.
Are You Affected?
406 built between 1 November 1995 and 30 April 1996 may be included. Peugeot estimates 13,387 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/1997/013. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 406Fuel may leak | Urgent | R/2009/022 | |
| 307, 406, 607, 807Fuel may leak | Urgent | R/2006/041 | |
| 406Possible incorrect wiring of side air bags and seat belt pretensioners | Urgent | R/2003/108 | |
| 406Incorrect wiring of lateral airbags and seat belt pretensioners | Urgent | R/2003/104 | |
| 406Water may enter cooling fan: risk of fire | Urgent | R/2003/047 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/1996/087 on 29 Oct 1996, for fuel feed pipe seepage. The one launched after it was R/1997/041 on 28 May 1997, for possible chafing of wiring harness. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 1997 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1997/013, launched 21 February 1997. 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.