Peugeot 406 Recall R/2003/104: Incorrect Wiring Of Lateral Airbags And Seat Belt Pretensioners, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Aug 2003
- Launched
- 35,881
- vehicles in the UK
- X1J
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 406 vehicles. The connections for the side airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners may have been inverted on the connectors for the airbag ECU. In the case of an impact there is a risk that the incorrect side airbag could be triggered. The recall notice describes the fix as: reverse the wires concerned in the Air Bag Connector. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The connections for the side airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners may have been inverted on the connectors for the airbag ECU. In the case of an impact there is a risk that the incorrect side airbag could be triggered.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT WIRING OF LATERAL AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS Defect: There is a possibility that the connections for the side airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners may have been inverted on the connectors for the airbag ECU. In the case of an impact there is a risk that the incorrect side airbag could be triggered. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and reverse the wires concerned in the Air Bag Connector
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect wiring of lateral airbags and seat belt pretensioners.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: reverse the wires concerned in the Air Bag Connector.
Are You Affected?
406 may be included. Peugeot estimates 35,881 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 X1J or the DVSA reference R/2003/104. 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 | |
| 406Water may enter cooling fan: risk of fire | Urgent | R/2003/047 | |
| 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/2003/130 on 31 Jul 2003, for engine support yoke weld may fail. The one launched after it was R/2003/137 on 22 Aug 2003, for rear bench seat may not lock in place. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/104, launched 15 August 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.