Peugeot 306 Recall R/1998/113: Possible Insecurity Of Steering Rack, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Dec 1998
- Launched
- 728
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1998/113
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled 306 vehicles built between 18 March 1998 and 26 March 1998. The rack to subframe bolts have been overtightened with the possibility of the bolts and/or rack mounting points cracking/breaking. The dealer will renew the mounting bolts/nuts and replace the steering rack if the mounting points are cracked or broken. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rack to subframe bolts have been overtightened with the possibility of the bolts and/or rack mounting points cracking/breaking. This could lead to noise/vibration or loss of steering accuracy.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE INSECURITY OF STEERING RACK Defect: It has been identified that there is a risk that the rack to subframe bolts have been overtightened with the possibility of the bolts and/or rack mounting points cracking/breaking. This could lead to noise/vibration or loss of steering accuracy. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles examine the steering rack mounting bolts. Renew the mounting bolts/nuts and replace the steering rack if the mounting points are cracked or broken.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to noise/vibration or loss of steering accuracy.
The Fix
The dealer will renew the mounting bolts/nuts and replace the steering rack if the mounting points are cracked or broken.
Are You Affected?
306 built between 18 March 1998 and 26 March 1998 may be included. Peugeot estimates 728 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/1998/113. 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/1998/112 on 29 Dec 1998, for possible failure of road wheel. The one launched after it was R/2000/004 on 1 Feb 2000, for possibility of loss of brake servo assistance. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 1998 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1998/113, 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.