PEUGEOT 306 UK Recall Check

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2002/021 (41175)

Manufacturer Reference

XUX

Defect

In adverse wet weather conditions water may enter the engine management solenoid valve operating circuit. This could result in engine operating problems and a reduction in power assistance to the brake pedal if the water enters the brake vacuum circuit via the solenoid valves.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles to examine and if necessary replace the engine management solenoid valves with ones sealed against the ingress of water.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2002/006 (23)

Manufacturer Reference

XSC

Defect

There is a risk that the lower attachment on the front and rear left hand seat belts could be loose.

Remedy

Recall the affected vehicles to check and if necessary tighten the seat belt fixings.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2001/144 (63)

Manufacturer Reference

XTN

Defect

There is a possible risk of the lower seat belt mounting bolt on the front left hand seat being loose or misaligned.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles check installation of bolt - if correctly installed check tightness of bolt if bolt is not located correctly replace with supplied bolt.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2001/102 (9494)

Manufacturer Reference

XMR

Defect

The camshaft drive belt may fail before the recommended replacement interval of 72000 miles. This could result in a complete loss of engine power without warning.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement camshaft drive belt.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2000/151 (2409)

Manufacturer Reference

XQT

Defect

There is a possibility of an open circuit in the connector on the front seat belt pretensioner harness. This may cause flashing of the airbag warning light and a loss of the pretensioning function in case of an accident.

Remedy

Replace the front seat pretensioner harness.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2000/152 (7853)

Manufacturer Reference

XRY

Defect

Brake vacuum pump drive pin may fail as a result of premature wear. This could result in a loss of power assistance at the brake pedal.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles to fit a quality assured replacement drive pin to the brake vacuum pump.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2000/150 (96)

Manufacturer Reference

XQD

Defect

An incorrect left hand drive shaft may have been fitted. The shaft could separate from the gearbox on a sharp bend or during excessive suspension deflection.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and fit a correct specification left hand drive shaft where necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2000/098 (4630)

Manufacturer Reference

XRV

Defect

There is a possibility that the front stub axle on one or both sides of the vehicle may have been incorrectly machined. This could result in excessive wear the lower ball joint becoming displaced and the collapse of the suspension.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and check and if necessary replace both front stub axles.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2000/004 (18405)

Manufacturer Reference

XPR

Defect

There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1998/113 (728)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

It has been identified that there is a risk that the rack to subframe bolts have been overtightened with the possibility of the bolts and/or rack mounting points cracking/breaking. This could lead to noise/vibration or loss of steering accuracy.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles examine the steering rack mounting bolts. Renew the mounting bolts/nuts and replace the steering rack if the mounting points are cracked or broken.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1998/086 (25651)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

It has been identified that there is a possibility that the front suspension lower ball joint pinch bolt has been incorrectly tightened leading to potential collapse of the front suspension.

Remedy

Recall all potentially affected vehicles to check and if required tighten the pinch bolt.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1998/087 (1557)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

There is a possibility of seepage from the rear brake pipe unions above the spare wheel. This will lead to the need for periodic topping up or illumination of the brake fluid low level warning lamp and in extreme circumstances the effectiveness of the foot brake could be impaired.

Remedy

Recall potentially affected vehicles to check and if required replace the brake pipes.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1998/065 (144)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

Possibility of starter motor harness fouling on harness support bracket which may lead to damaged wiring and a potential short circuit or breakdown of the vehicle.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles examine harness for damage and repair where necessary. Reposition harness clear of obstructions.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1997/071 (135)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

The load sensitive compensator on the braking system may be incorrectly set.

Remedy

Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the compensator checked and where required adjusted in accordance with the manufacturers specification.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1997/070 (322)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

Fuel may seep from the fuel filter pipe unions.

Remedy

Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the filter pipe unions examined and secured where required.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1997/072 (2060)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

An incorrect load sensitive rear brake compensator may have been fitted to some 306 models.

Remedy

Potentially affected vehicles are being recalled to have the compensator examined. Vehicles equipped with an incorrect unit will have this replaced with the correct type.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1995/024 (32068)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

There is a risk of accelerator cable breakage due to cable kinking when the accelerator pedal is released suddenly.

Remedy

Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified accelerator pedal.