Peugeot Partner Recall R/1998/026: Loss Of Electrical Functions, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Mar 1998
- Launched
- 1,411
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/026
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled Partner vehicles. The main underbonnet harness may become damaged through chafing on the scuttle panel. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a protective sleeve to the main wiring harness to prevent chaffing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The main underbonnet harness may become damaged through chafing on the scuttle panel. This could result in stalling and loss of electrical functions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS Defect: The main underbonnet harness may become damaged through chafing on the scuttle panel. This could result in stalling and loss of electrical functions. Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a protective sleeve to the main wiring harness to prevent chaffing.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in stalling and loss of electrical functions.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for the fitment of a protective sleeve to the main wiring harness to prevent chaffing.
Are You Affected?
Partner may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,411 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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/1998/026. 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/1998/025 on 11 Mar 1998, for failure of brake servo. The one launched after it was R/1998/065 on 27 Jul 1998, for wiring harness chafing. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/026, launched 20 March 1998. 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.