Peugeot 307 Recall R/2003/006: Possibility That Vehicle Could Be Started With Gear Selector In Any Position, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Jan 2003
- Launched
- 102
- vehicles in the UK
- XYC
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 307 vehicles built between 2 August 2002 and 9 August 2002. The automatic gearbox control wiring loom may become pinched. The dealer will check whether the wiring loom is being pinched. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The automatic gearbox control wiring loom may become pinched. This may make it possible to start the engine whilst the car is in gear.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLE COULD BE STARTED WITH GEAR SELECTOR IN ANY POSITION Defect: The automatic gearbox control wiring loom may become pinched. This may make it possible to start the engine whilst the car is in gear. Remedy: Check whether the wiring loom is being pinched. Repair and reposition the loom where found necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility that vehicle could be started with gear selector in any position.
The Fix
The dealer will check whether the wiring loom is being pinched.
Are You Affected?
307 built between 2 August 2002 and 9 August 2002 may be included. Peugeot estimates 102 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 XYC or the DVSA reference R/2003/006. 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/2002/172 on 5 Dec 2002, for front brake pipe may chafe on anti roll bar. The one launched after it was R/2003/047 on 13 May 2003, for water may enter cooling fan: risk of fire. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2003.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/006, launched 8 January 2003. 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.