Peugeot 607 Recall R/2003/184: Possible Deformation Of Rear Suspension, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2003/184, campaign code X1L. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
19 Dec 2003
Launched
594
vehicles in the UK
X1L
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Peugeot recalled 607 vehicles. Possible non-conformity of the rear suspension triangles could in rare cases of stress lead to their deformation. The dealer will fit new right and left side lower suspension triangles. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Possible non-conformity of the rear suspension triangles could in rare cases of stress lead to their deformation.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: POSSIBLE DEFORMATION OF REAR SUSPENSION Defect: Possible non-conformity of the rear suspension triangles could in rare cases of stress lead to their deformation. Remedy: Fit new right and left side lower suspension triangles.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: possible deformation of rear suspension.

The Fix

The dealer will fit new right and left side lower suspension triangles.

Are You Affected?

607 may be included. Peugeot estimates 594 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 X1L or the DVSA reference R/2003/184. 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?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
307, 308, 407, 607 and 2 moreBraking assistance may not perform correctlyUrgentR/2010/222
407, 607Brake performance may be affectedUrgentR/2009/120
4007, 407, 607, 807Diesel fuel return pipe may abrade and wearLowR/2008/106
307, 407, 607, 807 and 1 moreReduced braking performanceUrgentR/2008/015
407, 607Engine may stallUrgentR/2006/104

This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2003/183 on 19 Dec 2003, for protection of the battery supply circuit. The one launched after it was R/2003/182 on 6 Mar 2004, for handbrake efficiency may be reduced. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and suspension recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2003/184, launched 19 December 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.