Peugeot 207 Recall R/2006/181: Seat Belt Fixing May Loosen, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Oct 2006
- Launched
- 51
- vehicles in the UK
- ycr
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 207 vehicles. The lower fixing for the left hand front seat belt may be of an incorrect specification. The dealer will check the fixing and corrected as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The lower fixing for the left hand front seat belt may be of an incorrect specification. This may lead to the fixing becoming loose.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT FIXING MAY LOOSEN Defect: On the vehicles concerned the lower fixing for the left hand front seat belt may be of an incorrect specification. This may lead to the fixing becoming loose. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the fixing becoming loose.
The Fix
The dealer will check the fixing and corrected as necessary.
Are You Affected?
207 may be included. Peugeot estimates 51 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 ycr or the DVSA reference R/2006/181. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207Battery may discharge and/or heated seats may overheat | Urgent | R/2016/118 | |
| 107, 206, 207, BipperEngine may fail | Low | R/2012/135 | |
| 207Steering may fail | Urgent | R/2012/079 | |
| 207Engine may cut out | Urgent | R/2012/053 | |
| 207Engine may cut out | Urgent | R/2012/021 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2006/116 on 5 Jun 2006, for rear axle fixing bolts may become loose. The one launched after it was R/2006/212 on 22 Nov 2006, for front right hand seatbelt fixing bolt may fail. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/181, launched 6 October 2006. 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.