Peugeot 206, 307, 407 Recall R/2005/047: Possible Seepage On The Diesel Fuel Return Pipe, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

11 Apr 2005

Launched

2,573

vehicles in the UK

X6U

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Peugeot recalled 206, 307, 407 vehicles. There is a risk of a manufacturing non conformity on the fuel injection diesel return pipe. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a preventive measure likely to be affected vehicles will have the pipe replaced additionally the pipe will be fitted with protective sleeves. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

There is a risk of a manufacturing non conformity on the fuel injection diesel return pipe. This may lead to the possibility of fuel seepage.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: POSSIBLE SEEPAGE ON THE DIESEL FUEL RETURN PIPE Defect: There is a risk of a manufacturing non conformity on the fuel injection diesel return pipe. This may lead to the possibility of fuel seepage. Remedy: As a preventive measure likely to be affected vehicles will have the pipe replaced additionally the pipe will be fitted with protective sleeves.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the possibility of fuel seepage.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: as a preventive measure likely to be affected vehicles will have the pipe replaced additionally the pipe will be fitted with protective sleeves.

Are You Affected?

206, 307, 407 may be included. Peugeot estimates 2,573 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 X6U or the DVSA reference R/2005/047. 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?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2005/027 on 14 Feb 2005, for handbrake mechanism may not be to specification. The one launched after it was R/2005/065 on 3 May 2005, for excessive oscillation of the throttle valve. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and fuel leak recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2005/047, launched 11 April 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.