Peugeot 206: Possibility Of Erratic Operation Of The Motorized Throttle Body
Peugeot is recalling 2,735 model 206 vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because a software issue may cause the motorized throttle body to operate erratically and potentially break. This could cause the engine to enter limp-home mode and reduce braking assistance. The fix involves downloading updated software to the vehicle's engine control unit.
- Recalling firm
- PEUGEOT
- Product
- Vehicles: PEUGEOT 206. Units affected: 2,735
- Reason
- The software may cause erratic operation of the motorized throttle which may result in breakage of the throttle stop. This can result in the engine reverting to limp home mode with a possible reduction in braking assistance. Remedy: Subject vehicles will be recalled and the condition eradicated by carrying out an ECU download.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2004-05-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/745a00fd-3e57-4907-9d11-630a5bf07604