Peugeot 206 Recall R/2008/155: Windscreen Wipers May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 27 Oct 2008
- Launched
- 17,551
- vehicles in the UK
- YPC
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 206 vehicles built between 1 December 2005 and 31 May 2006. The windscreen wiper mechanism has not been manufactured to specification. The dealer will replace the windscreen wiper mechanism. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The windscreen wiper mechanism has not been manufactured to specification. As a result in time the windscreen wipers could fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WINDSCREEN WIPERS MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that on subject vehicles the windscreen wiper mechanism has not been manufactured to specification. As a result in time the windscreen wipers could fail. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the windscreen wiper mechanism replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: windscreen wipers may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the windscreen wiper mechanism.
Are You Affected?
206 built between 1 December 2005 and 31 May 2006 may be included. Peugeot estimates 17,551 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 YPC or the DVSA reference R/2008/155. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107, 206, 207, BipperEngine may fail | Low | R/2012/135 | |
| 206Fuel pipe may leak | Urgent | R/2008/182 | |
| 206Front right hand seatbelt fixing bolt may fail | Urgent | R/2006/212 | |
| 206, 307, 407Possible seepage on the diesel fuel return pipe | Urgent | R/2005/047 | |
| 206Possibility that the starter motor wiring loom is incorrectly positioned | Urgent | R/2004/167 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2008/146 on 10 Oct 2008, for vehicle handling could be affected. The one launched after it was R/2008/182 on 26 Nov 2008, for fuel pipe may leak. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/155, launched 27 October 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.