Peugeot 207 Recall R/2012/079: Steering May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Jul 2012
- Launched
- 63
- vehicles in the UK
- ZFS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 207 vehicles built between 26 January 2012 and 22 February 2012. The track rod end ball joints on the steering rack may not have been torqued to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: re-torque the track rod end to steering arm joint. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The track rod end ball joints on the steering rack may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If this is not rectified it could result in steering failure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING MAY FAIL Defect: The track rod end ball joints on the steering rack may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If this is not rectified it could result in steering failure. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and re-torque the track rod end to steering arm joint.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: re-torque the track rod end to steering arm joint.
Are You Affected?
207 built between 26 January 2012 and 22 February 2012 may be included. Peugeot estimates 63 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 ZFS or the DVSA reference R/2012/079. 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 | |
| 207Engine may cut out | Urgent | R/2012/053 | |
| 207Engine may cut out | Urgent | R/2012/021 | |
| 207Engine may cut out | Urgent | R/2012/006 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2012/041 on 28 Apr 2012, for tyre may deflate. The one launched after it was R/2012/080 on 16 Jul 2012, for bonnet catch may not latch correctly. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/079, launched 16 July 2012. 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.