Peugeot 307 Recall R/2004/099: The Vehicle May Not Be Correctly Fitted With A Rear Seat Anchorage Point Strengthener, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 Jun 2004
- Launched
- 150
- vehicles in the UK
- X3D
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 307 vehicles built between 7 June 2003 and 19 June 2003. It is a possibility that vehicles may not be correctly fitted with a rear seat anchorage point strengthener. The dealer will inspect recalled vehicles for the presence of the seat anchorage strengthener. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is a possibility that vehicles may not be correctly fitted with a rear seat anchorage point strengthener. If the strengthener is not fitted the vehicle will not comply with the defined retention criteria in the case of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY FITTED WITH A REAR SEAT ANCHORAGE POINT STRENGTHENER Defect: It is a possibility that vehicles may not be correctly fitted with a rear seat anchorage point strengthener. If the strengthener is not fitted the vehicle will not comply with the defined retention criteria in the case of an accident. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be inspected for the presence of the seat anchorage strengthener. In cases where it is not in place the vehicle will be returned to specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the vehicle may not be correctly fitted with a rear seat anchorage point strengthener.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect recalled vehicles for the presence of the seat anchorage strengthener.
Are You Affected?
307 built between 7 June 2003 and 19 June 2003 may be included. Peugeot estimates 150 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 X3D or the DVSA reference R/2004/099. 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 | |
| 307, 308, 807, ExpertLights may fail without warning | Book soon | R/2010/157 | |
| 307, ExpertLights may switch off unexpectedly | Book soon | R/2009/104 | |
| 207, 307, 308, 407 and 1 moreFuse box may cause equipment operational failures | Low | R/2008/094 | |
| 307, 407, 607, 807 and 1 moreReduced braking performance | Urgent | R/2008/015 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2004/088 on 17 May 2004, for weld points on rear side chassis members may have not been made correctly. The one launched after it was R/2004/117 on 9 Jul 2004, for failure of the throttle stop could lead to a reduction in braking assistance. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2004.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/099, launched 11 June 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.