Peugeot 407 Recall R/2006/213: Possibility Of Fuel Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Nov 2006
- Launched
- 115
- vehicles in the UK
- YCU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 407 vehicles. A fault may be present on the diesel fuel circuit return pipe at the location of the pressure sensor.In the manufacture of the pipe an excess of material resulted in a reduction of the pipe's internal diameter therefore restricting the fuel flow and a risk of a diesel leak from the fuel connector. The dealer will check the diesel fuel delivery pressure in the injection pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fault may be present on the diesel fuel circuit return pipe at the location of the pressure sensor.In the manufacture of the pipe an excess of material resulted in a reduction of the pipe's internal diameter therefore restricting the fuel flow and a risk of a diesel leak from the fuel connector.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF FUEL LEAK Defect: It has been identified that on certain vehicles a fault may be present on the diesel fuel circuit return pipe at the location of the pressure sensor.In the manufacture of the pipe an excess of material resulted in a reduction of the pipe's internal diameter therefore restricting the fuel flow and a risk of a diesel leak from the fuel connector. Remedy: Subject vehicles will have the diesel fuel delivery pressure in the injection pump checked. This will check the conformity of the pipe which in the case of nonconformity will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possibility of fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check the diesel fuel delivery pressure in the injection pump.
Are You Affected?
407 may be included. Peugeot estimates 115 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 YCU or the DVSA reference R/2006/213. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 407Engine may stall | Urgent | R/2011/079 | |
| 307, 308, 407, 607 and 2 moreBraking assistance may not perform correctly | Urgent | R/2010/222 | |
| 407Parking brake may fail | Urgent | R/2010/163 | |
| 407, 607Brake performance may be affected | Urgent | R/2009/120 | |
| 4007, 407, 607, 807Diesel fuel return pipe may abrade and wear | Low | R/2008/106 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2006/212 on 22 Nov 2006, for front right hand seatbelt fixing bolt may fail. The one launched after it was R/2007/014 on 24 Jan 2007, for fuel leak may occur. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/213, launched 27 November 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.