Peugeot 106 Recall R/1997/041: Possible Chafing Of Wiring Harness, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 May 1997
- Launched
- 15,821
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1997/041
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled 106 vehicles built between 1 March 1996 and 30 November 1996. It is possible for the ignition switch harness to foul on the steering column coupling. The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled for the harness to be repositioned. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible for the ignition switch harness to foul on the steering column coupling. This could lead to short circuiting and electrical malfunction.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE CHAFING OF WIRING HARNESS Defect: It is possible for the ignition switch harness to foul on the steering column coupling. This could lead to short circuiting and electrical malfunction. Remedy: The affected vehicles are being recalled for the harness to be repositioned.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to short circuiting and electrical malfunction.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the affected vehicles are being recalled for the harness to be repositioned.
Are You Affected?
106 built between 1 March 1996 and 30 November 1996 may be included. Peugeot estimates 15,821 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/1997/041. 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?.
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This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/1997/013 on 21 Feb 1997, for the steering column harness may foul on steering column. The one launched after it was R/1997/070 on 19 Sep 1997, for possible seepage of fuel. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 1997 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1997/041, launched 28 May 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.