Peugeot 607 Recall R/2002/147: Front Right Hand Lower Suspension Arm May Not Be To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2002/147, campaign code XWS. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
26 Apr 2002
Launched
79
vehicles in the UK
XWS
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Peugeot recalled 607 vehicles. The front right hand lower suspension arm may not be to specification. The dealer will check the identification markings on the suspension arm and replace where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The front right hand lower suspension arm may not be to specification. As a consequence it may deform under certain impact loads.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: FRONT RIGHT HAND LOWER SUSPENSION ARM MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The front right hand lower suspension arm may not be to specification. As a consequence it may deform under certain impact loads. Remedy: Check the identification markings on the suspension arm and replace where necessary.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: front right hand lower suspension arm may not be to specification.

The Fix

The dealer will check the identification markings on the suspension arm and replace where necessary.

Are You Affected?

607 may be included. Peugeot estimates 79 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Peugeot.
  2. Book with any franchised Peugeot dealer, quoting the campaign code XWS or the DVSA reference R/2002/147. See how to get a Peugeot recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
307, 308, 407, 607 and 2 moreBraking assistance may not perform correctlyUrgentR/2010/222
407, 607Brake performance may be affectedUrgentR/2009/120
4007, 407, 607, 807Diesel fuel return pipe may abrade and wearLowR/2008/106
307, 407, 607, 807 and 1 moreReduced braking performanceUrgentR/2008/015
407, 607Engine may stallUrgentR/2006/104

This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2002/021 on 5 Apr 2002, for possible reduction in braking assistance plus engine operating problems. The one launched after it was R/2002/091 on 30 Apr 2002, for ignition switch fire risk. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and suspension recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2002/147, launched 26 April 2002. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.