Peugeot 306: Failure Of Camshaft Drive Belt
Recall Summary Peugeot is recalling approximately 18,988 model 306 and 406 vehicles because the camshaft drive belt may fail before its scheduled replacement at 72,000 miles, causing sudden engine shutdown. The company will replace the camshaft drive belt with a quality-assured part on affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- PEUGEOT
- Product
- Vehicles: PEUGEOT 306, PEUGEOT 406. Units affected: 18,988
- Reason
- 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.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2001-10-29
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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