Peugeot 307, Expert Recall R/2009/104: Lights May Switch Off Unexpectedly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 16 Oct 2009
- Launched
- 48,938
- vehicles in the UK
- YSC
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 307, Expert vehicles built between 1 October 2006 and 27 March 2009. In rare cases the lighting management system may incorrectly detect the lighting switch ring position which may cause the lights to cut out. The recall notice describes the fix as: download new version of vehicle exterior lighting software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In rare cases the lighting management system may incorrectly detect the lighting switch ring position which may cause the lights to cut out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY Defect: In rare cases the lighting management system may incorrectly detect the lighting switch ring position which may cause the lights to cut out. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and download new version of vehicle exterior lighting software
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the lights to cut out.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: download new version of vehicle exterior lighting software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
307, Expert built between 1 October 2006 and 27 March 2009 may be included. Peugeot estimates 48,938 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 YSC or the DVSA reference R/2009/104. 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?.
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This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2009/076 on 24 Jul 2009, for wheel studs may become loose. The one launched after it was R/2009/105 on 19 Oct 2009, for lights may switch off unexpectedly. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/104, launched 16 October 2009. 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.