Recalls: Peugeot T5/T6 307
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 T5/T6 307
- In December 2002, a recall was issued for Peugeot 307 vehicles manufactured in May 2002. In these vehicles, there was a risk of brake failure due to the left-hand front anti-roll bar linkage coming into contact with the brake pipe (PRA 2002/5863).
- In August 2004, a recall was issued for Peugeot 307 vehicles manufactured from May 2004 to June 2004 to inspect and, if necessary, replace the front suspension pivot(s) and pivot ball joint(s). This action was necessary to eliminate the risk of a vehicle trajectory outside the manufacturer’s specifications (PRA 2004/7181).
- In October 2004, a recall was issued for Peugeot 307 vehicles manufactured from November 2003 to April 2004. These vehicles had a software fault which required the download of engine control unit (ECU) software to eliminate oscillation of the motorised throttle valve which could cause the throttle stop to break. If this occurred, the engine may enter its emergency program or ‘limp home’ phase (PRA 2004/7273).
- In June 2005, a recall was issued for Peugeot 307 vehicles fitted with plush velour floor mats. In these vehicles, the mats were to be replaced to eliminate the risk of the mat coming into contact with the accelerator pedal (PRA 2005/7806).
- In December 2005, a recall was issued for Peugeot 307 vehicles due to potential rubbing of the brake pipe cradle and brake pipe, causing a loss of fluid (PRA 2005/8245).
- In June 2006, a recall was issued for Peugeot 307 vehicles due to the rear cross-member and the rear small side members not complying with the manufacturer’s specifications in a limited number of vehicles (PRA 2006/8577).
- In March 2006, a recall was issued for Peugeot 307 models manufactured from May 2002 to August 2002. In these vehicles, the engine management software could cause imperfect management of the fuel supply, resulting in engine damage (PRA 2006/8381).
- In June 2006, a recall was issued for Peugeot 307 vehicles due to the exhaust gas recirculation valve, which could cause hard starting/stalling and cause the engine diagnostics warning light to illuminate on the instrument panel (PRA 2006/8548).
- In April 2007, a recall was issued for certain Peugeot 307 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 recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2007/9211. In May 2007, the 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 February 2008, a recall was issued for Peugeot 307 models fitted with the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel DW10 engine. In these vehicles, a component of the vacuum pump in the brake assistance circuit may have a manufacturing non-conformity (or defect) which could cause braking assistance to deteriorate (PRA 2008/9816). In April 2008, this recall was re-issued (PRA 2008/9959).
- In October 2009, a recall was issued for Peugeot 307 vehicles to download a new version of vehicle exterior lighting software to present the lighting switch position from being incorrectly detected by the lighting management system. In some cases, this could cause the exterior light to inadvertently cut out without any input from the driver (PRA 2009/11182).
- In October 2010, a recall was issued for Peugeot 307 models manufactured from December 2006 to February 2008. These vehicles had been subject to a previous recall campaign (PRA 2009/11182) to download new lighting control software; there was a possibility that the upgrade did not complete satisfactorily and that another upgrade was required. Without the upgrade, the lighting switch position may be incorrectly detected, potentially causing the exterior light to inadvertently cut-out without any input from the driver. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2010/12066.
- In March 2011, a recall was issued for Peugeot 307 models manufactured from December 2006 to September 2009. In these vehicles, a manufacturing defect in the valve on the vacuum pump in the brake assistance circuit could alter the vehicle’s braking distance. For the VINs of the vehicles affected, please see PRA 2011/12394.
Problems and faults: Peugeot T5/T6 307
Overview
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Problems and faults: Peugeot T5/T6 307
- There have been instances of various electrical faults and failures (e.g. hard starting, steering column stalk, trip computer, service indicator, etc) involving the Multiplex wiring.
- The turbo-diesel models could enter ‘limp home’ mode due to premature wear of the throttle butterflies which could cause them to stick on their spindles.
- The throttle position sensor would identify this problem and direct the ECU to enter ‘limp home’ mode.
- For Peugeot T5/T6 307 models with the 1.6-litre turbo-diesel engine, the end of the plastic dipstick could break and drop into the sump, requiring the sump to be removed to retrieve the broken dipstick.
- For wagon models, there were instances of the rear windows shattering, possibly due to stress fractures formed by closing the tailgate on one side.
- For early models, water could enter the ABS ECU and cause it to fail.
- For early Peugeot T5/T6 307 models with the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, the rubber-cushioned timing belt pulley must be replaced at the same time as the timing belt (otherwise they may separate).
- For early turbo-diesel models, the clutch could shudder due wear in the internal damper of the dual mass flywheel; a revised unit was subsequently released.
