Peugeot 206 Recall R/2001/143: Passenger Airbag May Fail To Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Nov 2001
- Launched
- 86
- vehicles in the UK
- XTU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 206 vehicles. Incorrect specification passenger airbag internal module. The dealer will replace airbag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect specification passenger airbag internal module.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY Defect: Incorrect specification passenger airbag internal module. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles replace airbag.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: passenger airbag may fail to deploy.
The Fix
The dealer will replace airbag.
Are You Affected?
206 may be included. Peugeot estimates 86 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 XTU or the DVSA reference R/2001/143. 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/2001/102 on 29 Oct 2001, for failure of camshaft drive belt. The one launched after it was R/2001/144 on 12 Nov 2001, for the left hand front seat lower seat belt mounting bolt may detach. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/143, launched 12 November 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.