Peugeot 206 Recall R/2003/158: Service Brake Linkage May Become Disconnected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Nov 2003
- Launched
- 284,339
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/158
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled 206 vehicles built between 1 September 1998 and 28 February 2002. It is necessary to exchange the two clevis pins on the brake pedal system to avoid any loss of braking. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the potentially affected vehicles and replace the two clevis pins on the brake pedal system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is necessary to exchange the two clevis pins on the brake pedal system to avoid any loss of braking. Peugeot have experienced a limited number of incidents where one of the pins has not been locked properly during fitting.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SERVICE BRAKE LINKAGE MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED Defect: It is necessary to exchange the two clevis pins on the brake pedal system to avoid any loss of braking. Peugeot have experienced a limited number of incidents where one of the pins has not been locked properly during fitting. Remedy: Recall the potentially affected vehicles and replace the two clevis pins on the brake pedal system.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: service brake linkage may become disconnected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the potentially affected vehicles and replace the two clevis pins on the brake pedal system.
Are You Affected?
206 built between 1 September 1998 and 28 February 2002 may be included. Peugeot estimates 284,339 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 DVSA reference R/2003/158. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107, 206, 207, BipperEngine may fail | Low | R/2012/135 | |
| 206Fuel pipe may leak | Urgent | R/2008/182 | |
| 206Windscreen wipers may fail | Book soon | R/2008/155 | |
| 206Front right hand seatbelt fixing bolt may fail | Urgent | R/2006/212 | |
| 206, 307, 407Possible seepage on the diesel fuel return pipe | Urgent | R/2005/047 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2003/123 on 5 Sep 2003, for water ingress into the airbag ECU. The one launched after it was R/2003/183 on 19 Dec 2003, for protection of the battery supply circuit. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/158, launched 24 November 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.