Peugeot 406 Recall R/2000/007: Brake Pedal Assembly May Disengage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Feb 2000
- Launched
- 487
- vehicles in the UK
- XPM
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 406 vehicles. The nuts securing the support for the brake pedal assembly may be loose or missing with a risk of disengagement of the support and loss of braking control during hard braking. The recall notice describes the fix as: if required replace or tighten the nuts on the pedal return support. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The nuts securing the support for the brake pedal assembly may be loose or missing with a risk of disengagement of the support and loss of braking control during hard braking.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY MAY DISENGAGE Defect: There is a possibility that the nuts securing the support for the brake pedal assembly may be loose or missing with a risk of disengagement of the support and loss of braking control during hard braking. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and if required replace or tighten the nuts on the pedal return support.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake pedal assembly may disengage.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: if required replace or tighten the nuts on the pedal return support.
Are You Affected?
406 may be included. Peugeot estimates 487 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 campaign code XPM or the DVSA reference R/2000/007. 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/2000/004 on 1 Feb 2000, for possibility of loss of brake servo assistance. The one launched after it was R/2000/099 on 18 May 2000, for fuel may leak from fuel filter. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/007, launched 1 February 2000. 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.