Peugeot 207 Recall R/2007/071: Possibility Of An Electrical Short Circuit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Apr 2007
- Launched
- 416
- vehicles in the UK
- yev
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 207 vehicles. The alternator terminal wiring could be positioned too close to the exhaust heat shield. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will checked and the subject terminal repositioned as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The alternator terminal wiring could be positioned too close to the exhaust heat shield. Under extreme conditions this proximity could result in an electrical short circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT Defect: It has been identified that the alternator terminal wiring could be positioned too close to the exhaust heat shield. Under extreme conditions this proximity could result in an electrical short circuit. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will checked and the subject terminal repositioned as necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an electrical short circuit.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will checked and the subject terminal repositioned as necessary.
Are You Affected?
207 may be included. Peugeot estimates 416 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 yev or the DVSA reference R/2007/071. 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/2007/039 on 21 Feb 2007, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2007/072 on 26 Apr 2007, for windscreen wipers may fail. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/071, launched 17 April 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.