Peugeot 1007 Recall R/2008/146: Vehicle Handling Could Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2008/146, campaign code YPQ. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
10 Oct 2008
Launched
59
vehicles in the UK
YPQ
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Peugeot recalled 1007 vehicles built between 14 January 2008 and 20 March 2008. Certain front suspension components have not been correctly tightened. The dealer will tighten the subject components. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Certain front suspension components have not been correctly tightened. In time this can result in noise additionally affect vehicle handling.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: VEHICLE HANDLING COULD BE AFFECTED Defect: It has been identified that on subject vehicles certain front suspension components have not been correctly tightened. In time this can result in noise additionally affect vehicle handling. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject components tightened.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in noise additionally affect vehicle handling.

The Fix

The dealer will tighten the subject components.

Are You Affected?

1007 built between 14 January 2008 and 20 March 2008 may be included. Peugeot estimates 59 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Peugeot.
  2. Book with any franchised Peugeot dealer, quoting the campaign code YPQ or the DVSA reference R/2008/146. See how to get a Peugeot recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2008/106 on 16 Jul 2008, for diesel fuel return pipe may abrade and wear. The one launched after it was R/2008/155 on 27 Oct 2008, for windscreen wipers may fail. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and suspension recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2008/146, launched 10 October 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.