Peugeot 406 Recall R/2001/012: Rear Suspension Fixing Bolts, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 19 Jan 2001
- Launched
- 3,372
- vehicles in the UK
- XRF
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 406 vehicles. Incorrect specification rear suspension arm pivot fixing bolts could fail under arduous operating conditions possibly resulting in the rear wheel locking. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall potentially affected vehicles examine the pivot fixing bolts and renew with ones of correct specification where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect specification rear suspension arm pivot fixing bolts could fail under arduous operating conditions possibly resulting in the rear wheel locking.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SUSPENSION FIXING BOLTS Defect: Incorrect specification rear suspension arm pivot fixing bolts could fail under arduous operating conditions possibly resulting in the rear wheel locking. Remedy: Recall potentially affected vehicles examine the pivot fixing bolts and renew with ones of correct specification where necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the rear wheel locking.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall potentially affected vehicles examine the pivot fixing bolts and renew with ones of correct specification where necessary.
Are You Affected?
406 may be included. Peugeot estimates 3,372 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 XRF or the DVSA reference R/2001/012. 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/2001/008 on 15 Jan 2001, for front suspension concern. The one launched after it was R/2001/029 on 21 Feb 2001, for brake pedal relay lever. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/012, launched 19 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.