Peugeot 206 Recall R/2001/008: Front Suspension Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 15 Jan 2001
- Launched
- 384
- vehicles in the UK
- XSN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 206 vehicles. The front stub axle lower ball joint fixing may have been incorrectly machined which may result in separation of the stub axle from the ball joint/lower suspension arm. The dealer will check and if required replace the left and right stub axles which will be carried out free of charge. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front stub axle lower ball joint fixing may have been incorrectly machined which may result in separation of the stub axle from the ball joint/lower suspension arm.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SUSPENSION CONCERN Defect: There is a possibility that the front stub axle lower ball joint fixing may have been incorrectly machined which may result in separation of the stub axle from the ball joint/lower suspension arm. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check and if required replace the left and right stub axles which will be carried out free of charge.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in separation of the stub axle from the ball joint/lower suspension arm.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if required replace the left and right stub axles which will be carried out free of charge.
Are You Affected?
206 may be included. Peugeot estimates 384 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 XSN or the DVSA reference R/2001/008. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107, 206, 207, BipperEngine may fail | Low | R/2012/135 | |
| 206Fuel pipe may leak | Urgent | R/2008/182 | |
| 206Windscreen wipers may fail | Book soon | R/2008/155 | |
| 206Front right hand seatbelt fixing bolt may fail | Urgent | R/2006/212 | |
| 206, 307, 407Possible seepage on the diesel fuel return pipe | Urgent | R/2005/047 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2000/152 on 2 Jan 2001, for vacuum pump drive pin. The one launched after it was R/2001/012 on 19 Jan 2001, for rear suspension fixing bolts. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/008, launched 15 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.