Peugeot Partner Recall R/2005/066: Airbag ECU Is Not To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 May 2005
- Launched
- 5,912
- vehicles in the UK
- X7R
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Partner vehicles. The airbag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is incorrect to specification this reduces the number of impact configurations taken into consideration when activating the airbags. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag ECU. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The airbag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is incorrect to specification this reduces the number of impact configurations taken into consideration when activating the airbags. So an airbag may not deploy in as many advantageous situations.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG ECU IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The airbag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is incorrect to specification this reduces the number of impact configurations taken into consideration when activating the airbags. So an airbag may not deploy in as many advantageous situations. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag ECU.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag ECU is not to specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag ECU.
Are You Affected?
Partner may be included. Peugeot estimates 5,912 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 X7R or the DVSA reference R/2005/066. 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/2005/065 on 3 May 2005, for excessive oscillation of the throttle valve. The one launched after it was R/2005/084 on 13 Jun 2005, for airbag system may malfunction. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/066, 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.