Peugeot 206 Recall R/2004/087: Possibility Of Erratic Operation Of The Motorized Throttle Body, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 May 2004
- Launched
- 2,735
- vehicles in the UK
- X4D
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 206 vehicles. The software may cause erratic operation of the motorized throttle which may result in breakage of the throttle stop. The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled and the condition eradicated by carrying out an ECU download. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The software may cause erratic operation of the motorized throttle which may result in breakage of the throttle stop. This can result in the engine reverting to limp home mode with a possible reduction in braking assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE MOTORIZED THROTTLE BODY Defect: The software may cause erratic operation of the motorized throttle which may result in breakage of the throttle stop. This can result in the engine reverting to limp home mode with a possible reduction in braking assistance. Remedy: Subject vehicles will be recalled and the condition eradicated by carrying out an ECU download.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause erratic operation of the motorized throttle which may result in breakage of the throttle stop.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled and the condition eradicated by carrying out an ECU download.
Are You Affected?
206 may be included. Peugeot estimates 2,735 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 X4D or the DVSA reference R/2004/087. 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/2004/082 on 7 May 2004, for possibility that the rear spoiler may detach. The one launched after it was R/2004/088 on 17 May 2004, for weld points on rear side chassis members may have not been made correctly. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/087, launched 14 May 2004. 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.