Peugeot 307 Recall R/2002/043: Front Shock Absorber Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 23 Aug 2002
- Launched
- 647
- vehicles in the UK
- XUQ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 307 vehicles. The front shock absorber lower yoke might not be to the correct specification. The dealer will fit new shock absorbers where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front shock absorber lower yoke might not be to the correct specification. As a consequence the yoke may fracture and cause a deterioration in the vehicles road holding.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CONCERN Defect: The front shock absorber lower yoke might not be to the correct specification. As a consequence the yoke may fracture and cause a deterioration in the vehicles road holding. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and examine the front shock absorber lower support for cracks. Fit new shock absorbers where necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front shock absorber concern.
The Fix
The dealer will fit new shock absorbers where necessary.
Are You Affected?
307 may be included. Peugeot estimates 647 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 XUQ or the DVSA reference R/2002/043. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307, 308, 407, 607 and 2 moreBraking assistance may not perform correctly | Urgent | R/2010/222 | |
| 307, 308, 807, ExpertLights may fail without warning | Book soon | R/2010/157 | |
| 307, ExpertLights may switch off unexpectedly | Book soon | R/2009/104 | |
| 207, 307, 308, 407 and 1 moreFuse box may cause equipment operational failures | Low | R/2008/094 | |
| 307, 407, 607, 807 and 1 moreReduced braking performance | Urgent | R/2008/015 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2002/067 on 20 Aug 2002, for handbrake concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/158 on 8 Nov 2002, for possible damage to tyres. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/043, launched 23 August 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.