Peugeot 207 Recall R/2011/167: Engine May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

15 Dec 2011

Launched

106

vehicles in the UK

ZDB

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Peugeot recalled 207 vehicles built between 1 September 2010 and 6 October 2011. The use of incorrect torque wrenches for tightening a terminal may have damaged internal components in the Engine Electrical Power Supply Management Unit (BSM). The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicles and replace the engine BSM unit. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

The use of incorrect torque wrenches for tightening a terminal may have damaged internal components in the Engine Electrical Power Supply Management Unit (BSM). This could result in the engine cutting out.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: ENGINE MAY CUT OUT Defect: The use of incorrect torque wrenches for tightening a terminal may have damaged internal components in the Engine Electrical Power Supply Management Unit (BSM). This could result in the engine cutting out. Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the engine BSM unit.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the engine cutting out.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicles and replace the engine BSM unit.

Are You Affected?

207 built between 1 September 2010 and 6 October 2011 may be included. Peugeot estimates 106 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 ZDB or the DVSA reference R/2011/167. 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?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2011/157 on 29 Nov 2011, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2012/006 on 26 Jan 2012, 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.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2011/167, launched 15 December 2011. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.