Peugeot 106 Recall R/2002/005: Front Air Bag(s) May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Feb 2002
- Launched
- 86
- vehicles in the UK
- XSY
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 106 vehicles. The driver and where fitted passenger air bags may not deploy correctly in an accident due to a fault in the electronic control unit (ECU). The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a diagnostic check on the ECU and rectify or replace as appropriate. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver and where fitted passenger air bags may not deploy correctly in an accident due to a fault in the electronic control unit (ECU).
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT AIR BAG(S) MAY NOT DEPLOY. Defect: The driver and where fitted passenger air bags may not deploy correctly in an accident due to a fault in the electronic control unit (ECU). Remedy: Recall affected vehicles conduct a diagnostic check on the ECU and rectify or replace as appropriate.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front air bag(s) may not deploy.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a diagnostic check on the ECU and rectify or replace as appropriate.
Are You Affected?
106 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?
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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 XSY or the DVSA reference R/2002/005. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106Brake pedal relay lever | Urgent | R/2001/029 | |
| 106, 205, 306, 405 and 1 morePossibility of loss of brake servo assistance | Urgent | R/2000/004 | |
| 106Possible chafing of wiring harness | Urgent | R/1997/041 | |
| IONTakata | Stop driving | R/2025/366 | |
| 208On affected vehicles the A Pillar trim may be incorrectly assembled which could lead to detachment of the trim through lateral airbag deployment | Urgent | R/2023/353 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2001/144 on 12 Nov 2001, for the left hand front seat lower seat belt mounting bolt may detach. The one launched after it was R/2002/006 on 28 Feb 2002, for seat belt anchorage concern. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/005, launched 28 February 2002. 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.