Peugeot 406 Recall R/1998/112: Possible Failure Of Road Wheel, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 29 Dec 1998
- Launched
- 834
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/112
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled 406 vehicles built between 1 September 1997 and 31 March 1998. The inner edge of the alloy wheels may have been deformed when fitting the tyres. The dealer will check the wheels for damage with a special gauge and renew where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The inner edge of the alloy wheels may have been deformed when fitting the tyres. This may result in the wheel breaking.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FAILURE OF ROAD WHEEL Defect: It has been identified that there is a possibility that the inner edge of the alloy wheels may have been deformed when fitting the tyres. This may result in the wheel breaking. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check the wheels for damage with a special gauge and renew where necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the wheel breaking.
The Fix
The dealer will check the wheels for damage with a special gauge and renew where necessary.
Are You Affected?
406 built between 1 September 1997 and 31 March 1998 may be included. Peugeot estimates 834 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/1998/112. 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/1998/111 on 29 Dec 1998, for possible inadvertant release of handbrake. The one launched after it was R/1998/113 on 29 Dec 1998, for possible insecurity of steering rack. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 1998.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/112, launched 29 December 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.