Peugeot 406 Recall R/2003/047: Water May Enter Cooling Fan: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 May 2003
- Launched
- 21,133
- vehicles in the UK
- XZS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 406 vehicles built between 1 December 2001 and 31 March 2003. Water may collect within the casing of the cooling fan and in a limited number of cases an under-bonnet fire. The dealer will fit a modified cooling fan assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Water may collect within the casing of the cooling fan and in a limited number of cases an under-bonnet fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WATER MAY ENTER COOLING FAN - RISK OF FIRE. Defect: There is a possibility that water may collect within the casing of the cooling fan and in a limited number of cases an under-bonnet fire. Remedy: Fit a modified cooling fan assembly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: water may enter cooling fan: risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a modified cooling fan assembly.
Are You Affected?
406 built between 1 December 2001 and 31 March 2003 may be included. Peugeot estimates 21,133 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 XZS or the DVSA reference R/2003/047. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 406Fuel may leak | Urgent | R/2009/022 | |
| 307, 406, 607, 807Fuel may leak | Urgent | R/2006/041 | |
| 406Possible incorrect wiring of side air bags and seat belt pretensioners | Urgent | R/2003/108 | |
| 406Incorrect wiring of lateral airbags and seat belt pretensioners | Urgent | R/2003/104 | |
| 306, 406, 806, ExpertPossible reduction in braking assistance plus engine operating problems | Urgent | R/2002/021 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2003/006 on 8 Jan 2003, for possibility that vehicle could be started with gear selector in any position. The one launched after it was R/2003/130 on 31 Jul 2003, for engine support yoke weld may fail. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/047, launched 13 May 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.