Peugeot 306 Recall R/2000/152: Vacuum Pump Drive Pin, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Jan 2001
- Launched
- 7,853
- vehicles in the UK
- XRY
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 306 vehicles. Brake vacuum pump drive pin may fail as a result of premature wear. The dealer will fit a quality assured replacement drive pin to the brake vacuum pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Brake vacuum pump drive pin may fail as a result of premature wear. This could result in a loss of power assistance at the brake pedal.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VACUUM PUMP DRIVE PIN Defect: Brake vacuum pump drive pin may fail as a result of premature wear. This could result in a loss of power assistance at the brake pedal. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to fit a quality assured replacement drive pin to the brake vacuum pump.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of power assistance at the brake pedal.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a quality assured replacement drive pin to the brake vacuum pump.
Are You Affected?
306 may be included. Peugeot estimates 7,853 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 XRY or the DVSA reference R/2000/152. 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 | |
| 306Front seat belt pretensioner harness | Urgent | R/2000/151 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2000/151 on 2 Jan 2001, for front seat belt pretensioner harness. The one launched after it was R/2001/008 on 15 Jan 2001, for front suspension concern. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/152, 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.