RIP 406, she was a fine ship.

[FarmerPug]

Mr talbots computer was unable to tell me anything useful i know that, if anyone else wants to try do it to see what happens, but i know toyota keeps a good track of stuff like this, when my dad had his mk2 avensis he was able to phone up toyota to get a full runthrough the service history of the car throught their computer to match it with his, and this confirmed the mileage and all.
does this apply to the vin number VF38BRHZFxxxxxxxx

i just copied the whole recalll thing out, good to have.

# Launch Date Recalls Number Make Model(s) Concern VIN Start VIN End Build Start Build End
1 21/02/1997 R/1997/013 PEUGEOT 406 the steering column harness may foul on steering column Various 01/11/1995 30/04/1996
2 28/08/1997 R/1997/065 PEUGEOT 406 setting of brake compensator Various 30/10/1996 06/11/1996
3 28/08/1997 R/1997/064 PEUGEOT 406 assembly of front sub frame Various 26/02/1997 27/02/1997
4 29/12/1998 R/1998/112 PEUGEOT 406 possible failure of road wheel Non sequential 01/09/1997 31/03/1998
5 15/03/1999 R/1999/018 PEUGEOT 406 bonnet safety catch may be ineffective Various 01/12/1996 16/06/1997
6 01/02/2000 R/2000/007 PEUGEOT 406 brake pedal assembly may disengage To be advised
7 19/01/2001 R/2001/012 PEUGEOT 406 rear suspension fixing bolts Built out of VIN sequence
8 03/08/2001 R/2001/093 PEUGEOT 406 brake servo vacuum pipe
9 29/10/2001 R/2001/102 PEUGEOT 306 and 406 failure of camshaft drive belt 31/12/1996
10 05/04/2002 R/2002/021 PEUGEOT 306, 406, 806, & Expert possible reduction in braking assistance, plus engine operating problems. 01/12/1999 05/07/2001
# Launch Date Recalls Number Make Model(s) Concern VIN Start VIN End Build Start Build End
11 13/05/2003 R/2003/047 PEUGEOT 406 water may enter cooling fan - risk of fire.
12 13/05/2003 R/2003/047 PEUGEOT 406 water may enter cooling fan - risk of fire. VF38B4HXF81434787 VF38FRHZF81588580 01/12/2001 31/03/2003
13 13/05/2003 R/2003/047 PEUGEOT 406 water may enter cooling fan - risk of fire. 81434787 81588580 01/12/2001 31/03/2003
14 15/08/2003 R/2003/104 PEUGEOT 406 incorrect wiring of lateral airbags and seat belt pretensioners
15 05/09/2003 R/2003/108 PEUGEOT 406 possible incorrect wiring of side air bags and seat belt pretensioners
16 23/02/2006 R/2006/041 PEUGEOT 307,406,607 and 807 fuel may leak
17 13/03/2009 R/2009/022 PEUGEOT 406 EW10D HPI fuel may leak

[DaiRees]

OK, according to Wiki's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_Id ... ion_Number the last six digits are the sequential number. The problem spans cars with numbers 434787 to 588580 .

Yours is 470198 so that's within the band of concern

Mine's 433892 so it's just before the trouble started.

[DaiRees]

15 05/09/2003 R/2003/108 PEUGEOT 406 possible incorrect wiring of side air bags and seat belt pretensioners

I had this recell, I remember it well!

[FarmerPug]

is that the recall most of us have had to do ourselves under the seat.

[DaiRees]

Oh no this one was a cracker, something to do with the opposite side pretensioners and airbags going off than intended. So you're in the car on your own, have a bump and the passenger site safety devices fire while the drivers one's don't, brilliant!

[FarmerPug]

after saying this:

I have looked on the vosa website and there is something listed about a recall on the cooling fan with a potential for fire, i acttually have a letter with my car stating it had a recall on the bootlock.

i got this:
On our system it stated that there are no recalls outstanding or old recalls on your vehicle. If you could provide me with the campaign code and the date that you received the letter, could you also confirm that the letter with the recall campaign on it is definitely related to yourself and your vehicle

and finally i replied with this:

hello its recall refrence: R/2003/047
available on this webpage:

http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls ... nk&tx=VOSA
or this one which give an overall view of all the recalls:

http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls ... 10&tx=VOSA


thanks

[Welly]

Welly- keep yer mooth shut til someone answers and we can then reveal the true cost of 5 years 406 motoring!!

What are the 3 wires to the dipping mirror for? I presumed a pos and neg, whats the third? +12vdc for the lights???

Roger that Mini, it should be very interesting

The third wire (I think) is the interface with the reverse gear (to clear the mirror when reversing) ....I think!

[miniman]

Excellent Welly, cheers for the 3rd wire info. I have the Haynes manual here for it. Will consult the book before wiring it up.

[FarmerPug]

the final corespondance from peugeot:

Thank you for your recent enquiry.

Our system states that that recall is not outstanding on your vehicle, if you would like confirmation of this we would recommend that you contact your local Peugeot Dealership. If you would like us to send you the details of your nearest Dealership please reply to this e-mail with your full postcode.

Alternatively you can call us on 0845 200 1234 or visit www.peugeot.co.uk and click on 'Find a Dealer' located on the top right hand corner of the page.

Kind regards

Robert Talbot

on the topic of the mini, ive been in a cooper s it was fiercley quick, but the ride was absolutley, unbelieveably, undeniably, woeful foul back breaking and teeth shattering.

[steve_earwig]

Which, proper Mini or BMW?

So he's gone from no recalls at all to no recalls outstanding Chocolate fireguard Anyone care to shuffle into their nearest Pug dealer and enquire? I guess it would be best if you can find a mechanic who's actually done the recall and can tell you how to tell if it's been done...

[FarmerPug]

My cars from england seems a bit of a hike to go and find out. but someone who knows precisley where their car was sold at the beginning of its life find out

[steve_earwig]

I don't think it's necessary to find the guy who did your individual car, just someone that's done some. They usually have some way of telling at a glance if recall work's been done, as I say mine has a line/splotch of white paint on the MAF connector to say it's had that recall done. They did something similar on my old Ashtray when that was recalled (under-bonnet sound deadening directing water from the bonnet straight onto the brake fluid reservoir )

[FarmerPug]

I worked for a while in a citroen garage and recalls happened frequently without any sort of indication, they just were done during the cars regular servicing, i recall something like a software update having to be done because one models cd player would run the battery down.

[steve_earwig]

Doh! I was hoping they'd left a quick way of telling because even if Pug has a record of it, it's still not 100% certain they actually did it, rather than just claim for it off Pug.

[FarmerPug]

well according to mr talbot im ok, everyone should now contact mr renault and lady jaguar who also probably work for the PSA group to see wheather they are covered. And if they say its ok and your car goes on fire just say to them i told you so.