Peugeot 407 Recall R/2007/039: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Feb 2007
- Launched
- 896
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/039
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled 407 vehicles built between 15 February 2006 and 31 August 2006. There is a possibility of a non conformity of the engine cooling motor fan unit which can result in a failure of the unit or exceptionally in local overheating that can result in combustion of the unit. The dealer will replace the motor fan unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a possibility of a non conformity of the engine cooling motor fan unit which can result in a failure of the unit or exceptionally in local overheating that can result in combustion of the unit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: There is a possibility of a non conformity of the engine cooling motor fan unit which can result in a failure of the unit or exceptionally in local overheating that can result in combustion of the unit. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the motor fan unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a failure of the unit or exceptionally in local overheating that can result in combustion of the unit.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the motor fan unit.
Are You Affected?
407 built between 15 February 2006 and 31 August 2006 may be included. Peugeot estimates 896 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 DVSA reference R/2007/039. 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/2007/037 on 21 Feb 2007, for handbrake assembly may become insecure. The one launched after it was R/2007/071 on 17 Apr 2007, for possibility of an electrical short circuit. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/039, launched 21 February 2007. 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.