Peugeot 207 Recall R/2012/006: Engine May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2012/006, campaign code ZDA. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
26 Jan 2012
Launched
2,932
vehicles in the UK
ZDA
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Peugeot recalled 207 vehicles built between 5 November 2010 and 18 November 2010. The battery earth return cable is not to the correct specification which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail. The dealer will replace the battery earth return cable. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The battery earth return cable is not to the correct specification which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail. This could result in the engine cutting out.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: ENGINE MAY CUT OUT Defect: The battery earth return cable is not to the correct specification which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail. This could result in the engine cutting out. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the battery earth return cable.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause it to fail.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the battery earth return cable.

Are You Affected?

207 built between 5 November 2010 and 18 November 2010 may be included. Peugeot estimates 2,932 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 ZDA or the DVSA reference R/2012/006. 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?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
207Battery may discharge and/or heated seats may overheatUrgentR/2016/118
107, 206, 207, BipperEngine may failLowR/2012/135
207Steering may failUrgentR/2012/079
207Engine may cut outUrgentR/2012/053
207Engine may cut outUrgentR/2012/021

This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2011/167 on 15 Dec 2011, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2012/021 on 6 Mar 2012, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and loss of power recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2012/006, launched 26 January 2012. 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.