Peugeot 307 Recall R/2003/147: Possibility Of Cuts In Tyres, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2003/147, campaign code X2W. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
2 Sep 2003
Launched
554
vehicles in the UK
X2W
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Peugeot recalled 307 vehicles built between 21 August 2003 and 21 August 2003. Due to an incident during the vehicle manufacturing process there may be cuts in the side wall or tread of one or both of the tyres on the right hand side of the vehicle. The recall notice describes the fix as: examine the tyres fitted to the vehicle and replace any that are found to be cut. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Due to an incident during the vehicle manufacturing process there may be cuts in the side wall or tread of one or both of the tyres on the right hand side of the vehicle.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: POSSIBILITY OF CUTS IN TYRES. Defect: Due to an incident during the vehicle manufacturing process there may be cuts in the side wall or tread of one or both of the tyres on the right hand side of the vehicle. Remedy: Examine the tyres fitted to the vehicle and replace any that are found to be cut.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility of cuts in tyres.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: examine the tyres fitted to the vehicle and replace any that are found to be cut.

Are You Affected?

307 built between 21 August 2003 and 21 August 2003 may be included. Peugeot estimates 554 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 X2W or the DVSA reference R/2003/147. 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/2003/102 on 29 Aug 2003, for possible chafing of wiring loom. The one launched after it was R/2003/108 on 5 Sep 2003, for possible incorrect wiring of side air bags and seat belt pretensioners. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2003.


Source: DVSA recall R/2003/147, launched 2 September 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.