Peugeot 306 Recall R/2000/151: Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Harness, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Jan 2001
- Launched
- 2,409
- vehicles in the UK
- XQT
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 306 vehicles. There is a possibility of an open circuit in the connector on the front seat belt pretensioner harness. The dealer will replace the front seat pretensioner harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a possibility of an open circuit in the connector on the front seat belt pretensioner harness. This may cause flashing of the airbag warning light and a loss of the pretensioning function in case of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER HARNESS Defect: There is a possibility of an open circuit in the connector on the front seat belt pretensioner harness. This may cause flashing of the airbag warning light and a loss of the pretensioning function in case of an accident. Remedy: Replace the front seat pretensioner harness.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause flashing of the airbag warning light and a loss of the pretensioning function in case of an accident.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front seat pretensioner harness.
Are You Affected?
306 may be included. Peugeot estimates 2,409 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 XQT or the DVSA reference R/2000/151. 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/2000/150 on 2 Jan 2001, for driveshaft may detach from gearbox. The one launched after it was R/2000/152 on 2 Jan 2001, for vacuum pump drive pin. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/151, 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.