Peugeot 807 Recall R/2003/137: Rear Bench Seat May Not Lock In Place, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Aug 2003
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- X1M
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 807 vehicles built between 6 December 2002 and 30 January 2003. Rear bench seat in third row may not lock in place and tip forward during harsh deceleration. The dealer will modify routing of check strap. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Rear bench seat in third row may not lock in place and tip forward during harsh deceleration.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR BENCH SEAT MAY NOT LOCK IN PLACE Defect: Rear bench seat in third row may not lock in place and tip forward during harsh deceleration Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and modify routing of check strap.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear bench seat may not lock in place.
The Fix
The dealer will modify routing of check strap.
Are You Affected?
807 built between 6 December 2002 and 30 January 2003 may be included. Peugeot estimates 3 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 X1M or the DVSA reference R/2003/137. 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?.
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| 807, ExpertPower steering assistance may fail | Urgent | R/2011/083 | |
| 307, 308, 407, 607 and 2 moreBraking assistance may not perform correctly | Urgent | R/2010/222 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2003/104 on 15 Aug 2003, for incorrect wiring of lateral airbags and seat belt pretensioners. The one launched after it was R/2003/138 on 22 Aug 2003, for possible damage to tyre during fitting. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2003.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/137, launched 22 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.