Peugeot 207 Recall R/2011/157: Engine May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Nov 2011
- Launched
- 608
- vehicles in the UK
- ZCT
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 207 vehicles. The earth cable for the battery maybe too short this may resulting in it breaking. The dealer will replace the battery earth cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The earth cable for the battery maybe too short this may resulting in it breaking. Should this occur the vehicle electrical circuit will fail which will cause the engine to cut out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY CUT OUT Defect: The earth cable for the battery maybe too short this may resulting in it breaking. Should this occur the vehicle electrical circuit will fail which will cause the engine to cut out. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the battery earth cable.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may cut out.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the battery earth cable.
Are You Affected?
207 may be included. Peugeot estimates 608 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 ZCT or the DVSA reference R/2011/157. 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/2011/145 on 31 Oct 2011, for pedals may be obstructed. The one launched after it was R/2011/167 on 15 Dec 2011, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/157, launched 29 November 2011. 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.