Recalls: Peugeot T1 206
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Peugeot T1 206
- In March 2000, a recall was issued for Peugeot T1 206 vehicles manufactured from April 1999 to November 1999 for a potential fire hazard resulting from fuel leaking from the fuel filter in front of the right rear wheel (PRA 2000/4290). In September 2000, a recall was issued for potential inadvertent deployment of the side airbags (PRA 2000/4463).
- In March 2001, a recall was issued for 206 GTI models for a potential braking imbalance due to incorrect specification tyres being fitted to the vehicle (Continental 195/55 R15) which did not comply to the vehicle ADR approvals (PRA 2001/4674).
- In June 2002, a recall was issued for Peugeot T1 206 vehicles due to possible misalignment of the steering column shroud, causing the ignition key to be held in the starter motor cranking position (PRA 2002/5407).
- In March 2004, a recall was issued for Peugeot T1 206 models manufactured from April 1999 to March 2002 clips on the brake pedal and booster actuating rod potentially not being fitted correctly, posing a risk of failure (PRA 2004/6844).
- In October 2004, a recall was issued for Peugeot T1 206 vehicles manufactured from September 2003 to April 2004. These vehicles required a software download for the engine control unit (ECU) to eliminate oscillation of the motorised throttle valve which, in rare cases, could brake the throttle stop and cause the engine to enter its emergency program ‘limp home’ phase (PRA 2004/7274).
- In December 2004, this recall was re-issued for vehicles manufactured from October 2003 to October 2004 (PRA 2004/7438).
- In October 2004, a recall was issued for Peugeot T1 206 vehicles manufactured from May 2003 to August 2003. In these vehicles, a software fault necessitated a BSI software download to eliminate the possible inadvertent and continuous activation of the horn after pressing the high frequency button on the vehicle’s remote locking control; this activation could destroy the horn (PRA 2004/7277).
- In April 2007, a recall was issued for certain Peugeot T1 206 models due to a condition in which the engine coolant temperature sensor could crack, causing the coolant temperature warning light to come on inadvertently and, in rare cases, cause engine operating faults, damage to the ECU and its harness. For the VINs of the vehicles affected, please see PRA 2007/9211.
- In May 2007, this recall was re-issued (PRA 2007/9246) and, in October 2007, the recall was issued for models fitted with the 1.6-litre four-cylinder TU5JP4 petrol engine (PRA 2007/9575).
- In November 2008, a recall was issued for Peugeot T1 206 vehicles due to a windscreen wiper mechanism which, over time, could become defective (PRA 2008/10457).
Problems and faults: Peugeot T1 206
Overview
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Problems and faults: Peugeot T1 206
- The Peugeot 206’s gearbox was susceptible to water damage if driven through floodwater as water could enter via the breather.
- Excessive engine vibrations may be due to the engine mountings failing. Water could enter the engine bay – and then the cabin – via the bonnet vent since the plenum chamber did not drain effectively.
- For models with the 1.4-litre petrol engine, sudden losses of power may be due to a faulty throttle position-sensing potentiometer.
- For models with the 1.4-litre petrol engine, faults have been reported with the automatic transmission, including the external hydraulic valve needing to be replaced and software management problems.
- For the Peugeot 206 GTi variants, the exhaust systems were susceptible to corrosion.
- For the GTi variants, there were cases where emulsified oil could block the feeds to the hydraulic tappets and cause them to fail.
- It may not be possible to turn the headlights on due to the electronic control unit failing.
- For early models, water could enter the electric door locking control box, requiring it to be replaced.
