Peugeot 306 Recall R/2001/144: The Left Hand Front Seat Lower Seat Belt Mounting Bolt May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Nov 2001
- Launched
- 63
- vehicles in the UK
- XTN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 306 vehicles. There is a possible risk of the lower seat belt mounting bolt on the front left hand seat being loose or misaligned. The dealer will check installation of bolt: if correctly installed check tightness of bolt if bolt is not located correctly replace with supplied bolt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a possible risk of the lower seat belt mounting bolt on the front left hand seat being loose or misaligned.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE LEFT HAND FRONT SEAT LOWER SEAT BELT MOUNTING BOLT MAY DETACH Defect: There is a possible risk of the lower seat belt mounting bolt on the front left hand seat being loose or misaligned. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check installation of bolt - if correctly installed check tightness of bolt if bolt is not located correctly replace with supplied bolt.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the left hand front seat lower seat belt mounting bolt may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will check installation of bolt: if correctly installed check tightness of bolt if bolt is not located correctly replace with supplied bolt.
Are You Affected?
306 may be included. Peugeot estimates 63 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 XTN or the DVSA reference R/2001/144. 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 | |
| 306, 406Failure of camshaft drive belt | Low | R/2001/102 | |
| 306Vacuum pump drive pin | Urgent | R/2000/152 | |
| 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/2001/143 on 12 Nov 2001, for passenger airbag may fail to deploy. The one launched after it was R/2002/005 on 28 Feb 2002, for front air bag(s) may not deploy. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/144, 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.