Peugeot 306 Recall R/1998/086: Potential Collapse Of Front Suspension, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 19 Oct 1998
- Launched
- 25,651
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/086
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled 306 vehicles built between 4 November 1997 and 8 April 1998. The front suspension lower ball joint pinch bolt has been incorrectly tightened leading to potential collapse of the front suspension. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all potentially affected vehicles to check and if required tighten the pinch bolt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension lower ball joint pinch bolt has been incorrectly tightened leading to potential collapse of the front suspension.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL COLLAPSE OF FRONT SUSPENSION Defect: It has been identified that there is a possibility that the front suspension lower ball joint pinch bolt has been incorrectly tightened leading to potential collapse of the front suspension. Remedy: Recall all potentially affected vehicles to check and if required tighten the pinch bolt.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to potential collapse of the front suspension.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all potentially affected vehicles to check and if required tighten the pinch bolt.
Are You Affected?
306 built between 4 November 1997 and 8 April 1998 may be included. Peugeot estimates 25,651 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/1998/086. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 306, 406, 806, ExpertPossible reduction in braking assistance plus engine operating problems | Urgent | R/2002/021 | |
| 206, 306Seat belt anchorage concern | Urgent | R/2002/006 | |
| 306The left hand front seat lower seat belt mounting bolt may detach | Urgent | R/2001/144 | |
| 306, 406Failure of camshaft drive belt | Low | R/2001/102 | |
| 306Vacuum pump drive pin | Urgent | R/2000/152 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/1998/065 on 27 Jul 1998, for wiring harness chafing. The one launched after it was R/1998/087 on 19 Oct 1998, for possible fluid seepage from rear brake circuit. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/086, launched 19 October 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.