Peugeot 607 Recall R/2003/183: Protection Of The Battery Supply Circuit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Dec 2003
- Launched
- 3,696
- vehicles in the UK
- XYV
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 607 vehicles. It is necessary to protect the battery supply circuit to prevent any possible risk of an electrical short circuit. The dealer will fit a replacement battery negative cable fitted with a maxi fuse also fit protective felt to the aluminium section of the air conditioning pipes to insulate them from the battery positive cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is necessary to protect the battery supply circuit to prevent any possible risk of an electrical short circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PROTECTION OF THE BATTERY SUPPLY CIRCUIT. Defect: It is necessary to protect the battery supply circuit to prevent any possible risk of an electrical short circuit Remedy: Fit a replacement battery negative cable fitted with a maxi fuse also fit protective felt to the aluminium section of the air conditioning pipes to insulate them from the battery positive cable.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: protection of the battery supply circuit.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a replacement battery negative cable fitted with a maxi fuse also fit protective felt to the aluminium section of the air conditioning pipes to insulate them from the battery positive cable.
Are You Affected?
607 may be included. Peugeot estimates 3,696 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 XYV or the DVSA reference R/2003/183. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307, 308, 407, 607 and 2 moreBraking assistance may not perform correctly | Urgent | R/2010/222 | |
| 407, 607Brake performance may be affected | Urgent | R/2009/120 | |
| 4007, 407, 607, 807Diesel fuel return pipe may abrade and wear | Low | R/2008/106 | |
| 307, 407, 607, 807 and 1 moreReduced braking performance | Urgent | R/2008/015 | |
| 407, 607Engine may stall | Urgent | R/2006/104 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2003/158 on 24 Nov 2003, for service brake linkage may become disconnected. The one launched after it was R/2003/184 on 19 Dec 2003, for possible deformation of rear suspension. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/183, launched 19 December 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.