Peugeot 306, 406, 806 And 1 More Recall R/2002/021: Possible Reduction In Braking Assistance Plus Engine Operating Problems, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Apr 2002
- Launched
- 41,175
- vehicles in the UK
- XUX
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 306, 406, 806 and 1 more vehicles built between 1 December 1999 and 5 July 2001. In adverse wet weather conditions water may enter the engine management solenoid valve operating circuit. The recall notice describes the fix as: examine and if necessary replace the engine management solenoid valves with ones sealed against the ingress of water. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In adverse wet weather conditions water may enter the engine management solenoid valve operating circuit. This could result in engine operating problems and a reduction in power assistance to the brake pedal if the water enters the brake vacuum circuit via the solenoid valves.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE REDUCTION IN BRAKING ASSISTANCE PLUS ENGINE OPERATING PROBLEMS. Defect: In adverse wet weather conditions water may enter the engine management solenoid valve operating circuit. This could result in engine operating problems and a reduction in power assistance to the brake pedal if the water enters the brake vacuum circuit via the solenoid valves. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to examine and if necessary replace the engine management solenoid valves with ones sealed against the ingress of water.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in engine operating problems and a reduction in power assistance to the brake pedal if the water enters the brake vacuum circuit via the solenoid valves.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: examine and if necessary replace the engine management solenoid valves with ones sealed against the ingress of water.
Are You Affected?
306, 406, 806 and 1 more built between 1 December 1999 and 5 July 2001 may be included. Peugeot estimates 41,175 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 XUX or the DVSA reference R/2002/021. 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?.
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This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2002/006 on 28 Feb 2002, for seat belt anchorage concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/147 on 26 Apr 2002, for front right hand lower suspension arm may not be to specification. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/021, launched 5 April 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.