Peugeot 306 Recall R/2000/150: Driveshaft May Detach From Gearbox, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 2 Jan 2001
- Launched
- 96
- vehicles in the UK
- XQD
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 306 vehicles. An incorrect left hand drive shaft may have been fitted. The dealer will fit a correct specification left hand drive shaft where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect left hand drive shaft may have been fitted. The shaft could separate from the gearbox on a sharp bend or during excessive suspension deflection.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVESHAFT MAY DETACH FROM GEARBOX Defect: An incorrect left hand drive shaft may have been fitted. The shaft could separate from the gearbox on a sharp bend or during excessive suspension deflection. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit a correct specification left hand drive shaft where necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: driveshaft may detach from gearbox.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a correct specification left hand drive shaft where necessary.
Are You Affected?
306 may be included. Peugeot estimates 96 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 campaign code XQD or the DVSA reference R/2000/150. 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/2000/149 on 2 Jan 2001, for vacuum pump drive pin. The one launched after it was R/2000/151 on 2 Jan 2001, for front seat belt pretensioner harness. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/150, launched 2 January 2001. 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.