Peugeot 107 Recall R/2014/174: Loss Of Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Dec 2014
- Launched
- 1,544
- vehicles in the UK
- ZVE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 107 vehicles built between 20 September 2013 and 12 November 2013. The front shock absorber rod may have an internal fault which could cause it to brake. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace both front shock absorbers. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front shock absorber rod may have an internal fault which could cause it to brake. This could have an adverse affect on the front suspension and the driver's ability to control the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF CONTROL Defect: The front shock absorber rod may have an internal fault which could cause it to brake. This could have an adverse affect on the front suspension and the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace both front shock absorbers.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause it to brake.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace both front shock absorbers.
Are You Affected?
107 built between 20 September 2013 and 12 November 2013 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,544 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 ZVE or the DVSA reference R/2014/174. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107The bonding of the rear door window glass to the hinge assemblies may not conform to specification | Book soon | R/2018/358 | |
| 107Rear cross-member may fail and cause driver to lose control | Book soon | R/2014/023 | |
| 107, 206, 207, BipperEngine may fail | Low | R/2012/135 | |
| 107Suspension may fail | Book soon | R/2011/072 | |
| 107Accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle | Low | R/2010/013 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2014/175 on 17 Dec 2014, for the incorrect gear may be selected. The one launched after it was R/2014/186 on 19 Dec 2014, for handbrake may not apply fully. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/174, launched 19 December 2014. 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.