Peugeot Expert Recall R/2003/130: Engine Support Yoke Weld May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2003/130, campaign code X1W. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
31 Jul 2003
Launched
201
vehicles in the UK
X1W
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Peugeot recalled Expert vehicles built between 21 March 2003 and 1 April 2003. The lower engine mounting point is weak. The recall notice describes the fix as: examine and replace the engine support yoke where found necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The lower engine mounting point is weak. This may lead to significant engine vibration which in turn could result in the right hand drive shaft coming adrift.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: ENGINE SUPPORT YOKE WELD MAY FAIL. Defect: There is a possibility that the lower engine mounting point is weak. This may lead to significant engine vibration which in turn could result in the right hand drive shaft coming adrift. Remedy: Examine and replace the engine support yoke where found necessary.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to significant engine vibration which in turn could result in the right hand drive shaft coming adrift.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: examine and replace the engine support yoke where found necessary.

Are You Affected?

Expert built between 21 March 2003 and 1 April 2003 may be included. Peugeot estimates 201 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 X1W or the DVSA reference R/2003/130. 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?.
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This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2003/047 on 13 May 2003, for water may enter cooling fan: risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2003/104 on 15 Aug 2003, for incorrect wiring of lateral airbags and seat belt pretensioners. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2003.


Source: DVSA recall R/2003/130, launched 31 July 2003. 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.