Peugeot 307CC Recall R/2005/065: Excessive Oscillation Of The Throttle Valve, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 May 2005
- Launched
- 1,422
- vehicles in the UK
- X7J
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 307CC vehicles. The original software may generate excessive oscillation of the motorised throttle valve which in extremely rare cases causes the failure of its throttle stop. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the ECU and either perform a download or replace the ECU. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The original software may generate excessive oscillation of the motorised throttle valve which in extremely rare cases causes the failure of its throttle stop. This results in the engine operating in safety mode with a possible reduction in braking assistance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: EXCESSIVE OSCILLATION OF THE THROTTLE VALVE Defect: The original software may generate excessive oscillation of the motorised throttle valve which in extremely rare cases causes the failure of its throttle stop. This results in the engine operating in safety mode with a possible reduction in braking assistance. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the ECU and either perform a download or replace the ECU.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: excessive oscillation of the throttle valve.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the ECU and either perform a download or replace the ECU.
Are You Affected?
307CC may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,422 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 X7J or the DVSA reference R/2005/065. 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?.
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This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2005/047 on 11 Apr 2005, for possible seepage on the diesel fuel return pipe. The one launched after it was R/2005/066 on 3 May 2005, for airbag ECU is not to specification. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/065, launched 3 May 2005. 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.