Peugeot 406 Recall R/2001/093: Brake Servo Vacuum Pipe, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Aug 2001
- Launched
- 202
- vehicles in the UK
- XTC
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 406 vehicles. Brake servo vacuum pipe may become damaged due to chafing on engine wiring harness. The dealer will replace and reposition the servo vacuum pipe to avoid further chafing. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Brake servo vacuum pipe may become damaged due to chafing on engine wiring harness. This could result in a loss of braking assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE Defect: Brake servo vacuum pipe may become damaged due to chafing on engine wiring harness. This could result in a loss of braking assistance. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles replace and reposition the servo vacuum pipe to avoid further chafing.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of braking assistance.
The Fix
The dealer will replace and reposition the servo vacuum pipe to avoid further chafing.
Are You Affected?
406 may be included. Peugeot estimates 202 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 XTC or the DVSA reference R/2001/093. 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/2001/030 on 23 Feb 2001, for fuel tank mountings. The one launched after it was R/2001/122 on 19 Sep 2001, for possible loss of brake fluid. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/093, launched 3 August 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.