Peugeot 206 Recall R/2004/167: Possibility That The Starter Motor Wiring Loom Is Incorrectly Positioned, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Sep 2004
- Launched
- 1,128
- vehicles in the UK
- X6A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 206 vehicles built between 1 June 2004 and 13 July 2004. The possibility exists that the starter motor wiring loom has been positioned incorrectly. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and correctly fit the wiring loom. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that the starter motor wiring loom has been positioned incorrectly. In consequence there is a risk that this could cause a short circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY THAT THE STARTER MOTOR WIRING LOOM IS INCORRECTLY POSITIONED Defect: The possibility exists that the starter motor wiring loom has been positioned incorrectly. In consequence there is a risk that this could cause a short circuit. Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and correctly fit the wiring loom.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a short circuit.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and correctly fit the wiring loom.
Are You Affected?
206 built between 1 June 2004 and 13 July 2004 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,128 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 X6A or the DVSA reference R/2004/167. 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/2004/149 on 1 Sep 2004, for improve the protection of front brake hoses. The one launched after it was R/2005/027 on 14 Feb 2005, for handbrake mechanism may not be to specification. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/167, launched 13 September 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.