Peugeot 306 Recall R/1998/087: Possible Fluid Seepage From Rear Brake Circuit, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

19 Oct 1998

Launched

1,557

vehicles in the UK

R/1998/087

DVSA reference

Peugeot recalled 306 vehicles built between 9 July 1997 and 23 July 1997. There is a possibility of seepage from the rear brake pipe unions above the spare wheel. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall potentially affected vehicles to check and if required replace the brake pipes. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

There is a possibility of seepage from the rear brake pipe unions above the spare wheel. This will lead to the need for periodic topping up or illumination of the brake fluid low level warning lamp and in extreme circumstances the effectiveness of the foot brake could be impaired.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: POSSIBLE FLUID SEEPAGE FROM REAR BRAKE CIRCUIT Defect: There is a possibility of seepage from the rear brake pipe unions above the spare wheel. This will lead to the need for periodic topping up or illumination of the brake fluid low level warning lamp and in extreme circumstances the effectiveness of the foot brake could be impaired. Remedy: Recall potentially affected vehicles to check and if required replace the brake pipes.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the need for periodic topping up or illumination of the brake fluid low level warning lamp and in extreme circumstances the effectiveness of the foot brake could be impaired.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: recall potentially affected vehicles to check and if required replace the brake pipes.

Are You Affected?

306 built between 9 July 1997 and 23 July 1997 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,557 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Peugeot.
2. Book with any franchised Peugeot dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1998/087. See how to get a Peugeot recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/1998/086 on 19 Oct 1998, for potential collapse of front suspension. The one launched after it was R/1998/111 on 29 Dec 1998, for possible inadvertant release of handbrake. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and brake recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/1998/087, launched 19 October 1998. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.