Peugeot 307 Recall R/2007/189: Potential Loss Of ABS And ESP Functions, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Jan 2008
- Launched
- 210,973
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/189
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled 307 vehicles. The operation of the ABS/ESP braking unit may be affected by the ingress of water. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles to reinforce the resistance of the ABS/ESP unit to water. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The operation of the ABS/ESP braking unit may be affected by the ingress of water.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL LOSS OF ABS AND ESP FUNCTIONS Defect: It has been identified that the operation of the ABS/ESP braking unit may be affected by the ingress of water. Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles to reinforce the resistance of the ABS/ESP unit to water.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential loss of ABS and ESP functions.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles to reinforce the resistance of the ABS/ESP unit to water.
Are You Affected?
307 may be included. Peugeot estimates 210,973 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/2007/189. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307, 308, 407, 607 and 2 moreBraking assistance may not perform correctly | Urgent | R/2010/222 | |
| 307, 308, 807, ExpertLights may fail without warning | Book soon | R/2010/157 | |
| 307, ExpertLights may switch off unexpectedly | Book soon | R/2009/104 | |
| 207, 307, 308, 407 and 1 moreFuse box may cause equipment operational failures | Low | R/2008/094 | |
| 307, 407, 607, 807 and 1 moreReduced braking performance | Urgent | R/2008/015 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2007/148 on 25 Oct 2007, for potential loss of power steering assistance. The one launched after it was R/2008/015 on 1 Feb 2008, for reduced braking performance. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/189, launched 25 January 2008. 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.