Peugeot 308 recalls
65 official safety recalls for the Peugeot 308 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.
Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:
- United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
- United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk
Interior door handles may deactivate
The interior door handles may unexpectedly deactivate while the engine is running, leaving occupants unable to exit. The Vehicle Supervision Module software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- VSM software Interior door handles
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may experience an unexpected deactivation of the interior door handles when the key is in engine-running mode which could result in occupants being unable to exit.
- Remedy
- Update the Vehicle Supervision Module software.
Automatic braking warning light may not illuminate
If the front camera is blocked, the automatic emergency braking warning light may not illuminate. The system operates in a degraded mode but remains functional with radar support. Vehicle system management software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- VSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera.
- Defect
- On certain Peugeot vehicles the Automatic Emergency Braking Assist telltale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked. No AEB warning telltale meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster. An additional pop-up appears for around 10 seconds at each key on/key off (Driving Assistance Sensor Blind: clean sensor see User Manual). The Automatic Emergency Braking system is operating in a degraded mode but remains functional due to radar support.
- Remedy
- To rectify this issue we will update the Vehicle System Management software
Common rail nut may loosen and leak fuel
A mismatch in the common rail cone shape may cause the nut to loosen and leak fuel. Fuel vapour or liquid may reach the hot exhaust system and cause a fire under the bonnet. The recall remedy is to recall the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Fire
- Defect
- Vehicles fitted with a DV5R engine may experience a fuel leak. The non-conformity of the round shape on the cone of the common rail may cause the nut to loosen, resulting in the possibility of fuel leaking between the nut and the thread, leading to fuel vapours and fuel flow into the hot exhaust system. This may lead to a fire under the bonnet. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Fuel rail nut may loosen and cause a leak
A non-conforming fuel injection common rail may allow its nut to loosen and fuel to leak. The rail will be checked and, if necessary, replaced along with the high-pressure fuel pipes.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Peugeot Cross carline Fuel Injection common rail.
- Defect
- On affected vehicles a non-conformity issue with the fuel injection common rail may lead to a loosening of the nut and a potential fuel leak.
- Remedy
- Check the fuel injection common rail and if necessary replace the rail and high-pressure fuel pipes.
Emissions warning light may not illuminate
On-board diagnostics for the selective catalytic reduction system or diesel particle filter may not work correctly, so the malfunction indicator light may not illuminate when there is a fault. Engine control unit software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Emission recall â On Board Diagnostics
- Defect
- Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
- Remedy
- Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.
High-pressure fuel pipe connections may leak
Loose connections between the high-pressure fuel pipe and engine fuel rail may cause a fuel leak and fire risk. The affected connections will be retightened.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Peugeot Fuel Pipe
- Defect
- On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Retighten the affected connections.
Second-row seat belt anchors may not meet requirements
Seat belt anchors may not meet regulatory requirements. The second-row seat belt anchorage will be reinforced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Peugeot 308 Seat belt fastening
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may have been equipped with seat belt anchors not in line with regulatory requirements.
- Remedy
- Reinforce the seatbelt anchorage on the 2nd seat row.
Camshaft chain may wear or break
Premature camshaft chain wear may cause abnormal noise or, in the worst case, chain breakage. Software will be updated and the engine checked; the chain will be replaced if needed. If no problem is found, the oil will be changed to a higher-viscosity type with anti-wear additives.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Peugeot DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.
- Defect
- Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
- Remedy
- Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.
Exhaust temperature may be too low
The exhaust temperature may be too low, which could affect environmental performance. The engine software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Too Low Exhauxt Temperature.
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the exhaust temperature might be too low. This may lead to unrobust environmental performance.
- Remedy
- Update the engine software.
Fuel line may be damaged by ignition coil screw
The low-pressure fuel line may touch the ignition coil screw and become damaged, leading to a fuel leak and fire risk. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Fire
- Defect
- The low-pressure fuel line may touch the screw of the ignition coil. This contact may damage the fuel line and eventually lead to a fuel leak, which may cause the vehicle to catch fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Under-bonnet fuel pipe may leak
A weak crimp on the under-bonnet fuel pipe may cause a leak. The fuel pipe will be changed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Peugeot 308 408 3008 5008 Fuel Pipe Leakage
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may face potential leakage of the under-bonnet fuel pipe due to a weakness of its crimping.
- Remedy
- Change the fuel pipe.
eVCU software may cause excess energy use
The vehicle may not meet emissions test requirements, and energy consumption may be too high. Update the electrical vehicle control unit software.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Peugeot 208308 eVCU update
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high.
- Remedy
- Update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software.
Door control unit may have outdated software
The door control unit may not have the latest software. The software will be updated on the driver and passenger side.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Peugeot 308408 Door ECU software update.
- Defect
- Affected vehicles have been equipped with a door control unit which does not have the latest software version.
- Remedy
- Update the door control unit software on the driver and passenger side.
Emergency and breakdown call system may not work
An incorrect radio transmitter configuration may prevent the emergency or breakdown call system from connecting. The radio frequency connectivity box will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Peugeot 308 E-call not working due to duplicate IMEI
- Defect
- On affected vehicles equipped with E-call the device may not function when trying to connect to E-Call (Emergency Call) and B-Call (Breakdown Call) due to incorrect BSRF (On-board radiocommunication transmitter) configuration and as a result does not comply with regulatory requirements.
- Remedy
- Check and replace the Radio frequency connectivity box.
Rear axle weight on vehicle identification label may be wrong
The manufacturer vehicle identification label may show an incorrect rear axle weight. The label will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Peugeot 308 VIN label wrong rear axle data.
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may have been built with an incorrect rear axle weight value recorded on the Manufacturer VIN Label.
- Remedy
- Check Manufacturer VIN Label rear axle weight and replace the label if necessary.
Electric parking brake may not apply on a slope
The electric parking brake may fail to apply when pulling away uphill, allowing the vehicle to move in the opposite direction until the driver brakes. The Motor Control Unit software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- On affected vehicles due to a potential lack of electric parking brake application when the driver presses the throttle pedal to start driving from a parking position on a slope the vehicle could move in the opposite direction until the driver pushes the brakes and stops the vehicle.
- Defect
- On affected vehicles due to a potential lack of electric parking brake application when the driver presses the throttle pedal to start driving from a parking position on a slope the vehicle could move in the opposite direction until the driver pushes the brakes and stops the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Update the MCU (Motor Control Unit) with modified software.
Vehicle fixings may be incorrectly tightened
Several fixings may have incorrect torque, which could reduce vehicle control and overheat electrical connections. The fixings will be checked and tightened to the correct torque.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Affected vehicles may have an incorrect torque on several fixation points which could result in reduced control of the vehicle and overheating of electrical connections.
- Defect
- Affected vehicles may have an incorrect torque on several fixation points which could result in reduced control of the vehicle and overheating of electrical connections.
- Remedy
- Check and tighten fixings to correct torque.
Timing belt material may affect brake vacuum pump
Ageing engine oil may cause material to detach from the timing belt and affect the brake vacuum pump, risking reduced or lost braking assistance. Software will improve early warnings; the belt, braking assistance components and pump will be checked and replaced if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
- Defect
- On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
- Remedy
- To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance). The timing belt will be checked and if needed replaced with other components of the braking assistance system and the vacuum pump.
Timing belt debris may affect brake vacuum pump
Material from an ageing timing belt may affect the brake vacuum pump, reducing or removing braking assistance. A software update will improve vacuum diagnosis to warn earlier.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
- Defect
- On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
- Remedy
- To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance).
Door handle slider may be out of specification
The door handle slider may not meet specifications. The production date stamped on the slider will be checked, and the slider replaced if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE EXTERNAL DOOR HANDLE SLIDERS MIGHT NOT BE MANUFACTURED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION
- Defect
- The external door handle sliders might not be manufactured to the correct specification.
- Remedy
- Check the production date stamped on the door handle slider and replace the slider if needed.
Timing belt material may affect the brake vacuum pump
Material detaching from the timing belt may affect the brake vacuum pump. Detection software will be updated, and the pump and timing belt inspected and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY BE AFFECTED BY MATERIAL DETACHING FROM THE TIMING BELT
- Defect
- The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.
- Remedy
- Update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt.
Diesel particulate filter may not filter to specification
The diesel particulate filter may not meet the required filtering specification. The filter will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE FILTERING PERFORMANCE OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION
- Defect
- The filtering performance of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) may not meet the required specification.
- Remedy
- Replace the DPF on affected vehicles.
Front subframe corrosion protection may not last
The front subframe's internal corrosion protection may not be durable enough. The front subframe assembly will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE INTERNAL CORROSION PROTECTION OF THE SUBFRAME IS NOT DURABLE ENOUGH.
- Defect
- There is a possibility that the internal corrosion protection of the front subframe is not durable enough.
- Remedy
- Replacing the front subframe assembly.
Brake booster may reduce braking performance
Insufficient mechanical strength in the brake booster may impair braking assistance and reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of an accident. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- The mechanical strength of the brake booster does not comply with the specification which may lead to impaired functioning of the braking assistance.As a result, the braking performance will be reduced, increasing the risk of an accident. -
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Engine software may damage diesel particulate filter
The engine management software calibration could damage the diesel particulate filter. The filter will be replaced and the software updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER
- Defect
- Engine management software issue could cause damage to the diesel particulate filter.
- Remedy
- Replace the filter and update the engine management software.
Engine software may cause excess NOx emissions
The engine management software calibration may cause NOx emissions to exceed regulatory limits. New engine management software will be downloaded.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- DUE TO THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE THE NOX EMISSIONS MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATORY LIMITS
- Defect
- The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which do not comply with the regulatory limits.
- Remedy
- Download new engine management software
Exhaust component may damage particle filter
A plastic component in the exhaust line may damage the diesel particle filter under certain conditions. The filter will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- A PLASTIC COMPONENT INSIDE THE EXHAUST LINE COULD UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DAMAGE THE DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER
- Defect
- A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain conditions damage the Diesel particle filter.
- Remedy
- Check and if necessary replace the particle filter.
Engine oil gallery plug may leak
An engine oil gallery sealing plug may not be tightened to specification, potentially causing an oil leak and, in rare cases, oil to leak onto the road. The plug will be tightened to the correct torque.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened
- Defect
- On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
- Remedy
- The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque
Engine may overheat and fail
The engine could overheat and, in extreme cases, fail. The engine management software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- Engine could overheat leading to failure
- Defect
- Engine could overheat leading to failure in extreme cases
- Remedy
- Download new engine management software
Oil gallery plug may leak oil
An incorrectly tightened cylinder-housing oil gallery plug could leak oil, creating a skid hazard for following traffic. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- The cylinder-housing oil gallery plug may not have been correctly tightened. As a consequence oil might leak which presents a skid hazard for following traffic.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Airbags may not deploy in a collision
A damaged internal component in the airbag control unit could prevent the airbags from deploying, with no warning signs. Replace all affected control units as a precaution.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- AIRBAGS MAY NOT BE TRIGGERED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
- Defect
- On the affected vehicles an internal component within the airbag triggering ECU may have been damaged which could lead to non deployment. There are no early warning signs or symptoms for the customer to indicate if the ECU is incorrect.
- Remedy
- The manufacturer has no simple method to check the internal component. Therefore all ECU's in affected vehicles to be changed as a precaution.
Engine may overheat
The engine cooling strategy and temperature alert threshold may allow the engine to overheat, triggering a warning light and message. Engine management software will be updated to improve temperature control.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE MAY OVERHEAT
- Defect
- The engine electronic cooling management control strategy and the maximum temperature alert threshold could cause the engine to overheat. This could result in a warning light and a message being displayed on the instrument panel.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles download a new engine management software in order to modify the cooling management parameters to improve the control of the engine operating temperature.
Engine component may cause loss of performance
An engine component may be out of specification, causing loss of performance, stalling or engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances, vehicle speed may increase without warning for a few seconds before stopping on its own. The engine will be diagnosed and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
- Defect
- An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
Starter motor supply wire may short circuit
The starter motor supply terminal may be out of position and contact a nearby component, causing a short circuit. The terminal will be checked and repositioned if needed; damaged parts will be replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- STARTER SUPPLY WIRE MAY CHAFE
- Defect
- The positioning of the starter motor supply terminal may not conform to specification. Contact with a neighbouring component could cause a short circuit.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles check the position of the terminal and where necessary reposition. Replace damaged components if necessary.
Front wishbone bolts may break
Front suspension wishbone fixing bolts may be defective and could break, changing the vehicle's directional control. The remedy is to replace the bolts.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FRONT WISHBONE RETAINING BOLTS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
- Defect
- The front suspension wishbone fixing bolts may have a non-conformity which could lead to a risk of them breaking. The driver would be aware of a change in the behaviour of the vehicle�s directional control.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles replace the front suspension wishbone fixing bolts
Starter motor relay may cause overheating
A faulty internal relay component may affect starting and cause the starter motor to overheat, creating a fire risk in extreme cases. Dealers will check the relay and replace it if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- STARTER MOTOR MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
- Defect
- A possible nonconformity of an internal component of the starter motor relay could affect the control of the starter motor. This could adversely affect the starting operation and damage the starter motor due to overheating and in extreme cases there is a risk of fire.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.
Tyre valves may fail and cause rapid pressure loss
Incorrectly fitted tyre valves or an incorrectly tightened securing nut may cause a valve to fail and tyre pressure to drop rapidly. The tyre pressure warning lamp may illuminate. The valves will be replaced using a fitting jig.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- TYRES MAY DEFLATE UNEXPECTEDLY
- Defect
- A possible non-conformity in the fitting of the tyre valves as well as an incorrect tightening torque of the valve securing nut could cause a valve to fail and a rapid loss of pressure in the tyres. The tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp would illuminate to warn the driver.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles replace the tyre valves using a fitting jig.
Tailgate bonded parts may detach
Bonding of tailgate components may fail over time, allowing parts such as brackets or trim panels to loosen or detach. The recall replaces the complete tailgate assembly.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- GLASS PANEL MAY DETACH WITHOUT WARNING
- Defect
- The bonding of the tailgate components may not be to specification this could affect the retention of bonded parts over time. The owner could notice the individual components becoming loose or detached from the tailgate such as brackets bonded trim panels etc� If left unnoticed bonded items could become detached from the tailgate.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the complete tailgate assembly.
Rear spoiler may come loose
Poor adhesion may cause the spoiler on the boot lid to fall off. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- null There may be poor adhesion of the back spoiler on the boot lid. The spoiler could consequently fall.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by France
Fuel injector supply rail may leak
The fuel injector supply rail could leak, lowering fuel pressure and affecting the stop-start system. In extreme cases, the engine may not restart and petrol could spray under the bonnet, creating a fire risk. The rail will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL MAY LEAK
- Defect
- The fuel injectors supply rail could develop a leak over a period of time leading to a drop in fuel pressure which can affect the operation of the stop start system. In some extreme cases the engine might not restart and a spray of petrol under the bonnet may occur which is a fire risk.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fuel injector supply rail. Where necessary replace the fuel injector supply rail.
Door lock may jam and allow a door to open
A door lock component may jam and prevent a door from closing; in rare cases, a door may unlock and open unexpectedly. Locks will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- DOOR MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
- Defect
- A manufacturing defect in one of the components of the door locks could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors. In rare cases the door could unlock and open unexpectedly.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.
Door lock may jam and door may open unexpectedly
A door lock fault may jam the mechanism and prevent a door from closing. In rare cases, a door could unlock and open unexpectedly. Door locks will be checked and replaced where necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- DOOR MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
- Defect
- A manufacturing defect in one of the components of the door locks could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors. In rare cases the door could unlock and open unexpectedly.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.
Door lock may jam, allowing door to open unexpectedly
A door lock defect may jam the mechanism and prevent a door from closing; in rare cases, a door could unlock and open unexpectedly. Door locks will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- DOOR MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
- Defect
- A manufacturing defect in one of the components of the door locks could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors. In rare cases the door could unlock and open unexpectedly.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.
Turbocharger oil union bolt may leak
A nonconforming retaining bolt may cause an oil leak at the turbocharger lubrication union, which could damage the engine. The bolt and its seals will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- OIL LEAK MAY DAMAGE ENGINE
- Defect
- An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.
- Remedy
- On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.
Door lock fault may let a door open unexpectedly
A faulty component in a door lock may jam the mechanism, preventing the door from closing, or cause it to unlock and open unexpectedly. Affected locks will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- DOORS MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
- Defect
- A manufacturing defect of a component within any of the four door locks could result in jamming of the internal mechanism which prevents the closing of any of the vehicle's doors or risk unexpected unlocking and opening of the doors.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the affected door locks.
Fuel heater may cause a fuel leak
A defective fuel heater may overheat its electrical connector, distort the cover and let air into the fuel circuit, making the engine difficult or impossible to start. A diesel leak may also develop. The cover will be replaced and the connector inspected and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL MAY LEAK
- Defect
- The fuel heating device integrated in to the diesel fuel filter cover may be defective and allow heat to build up within the electrical supply connector causing the cover to distort and air to enter the fuel circuit. This could make the vehicles difficult to start and a warning light will be illuminated on the dash board. The engine could be difficult or not possible to start. In the worst cases a diesel fuel leak could eventually appear.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel heater cover. Additionally the electrical connector will be inspected and where necessary replaced.
Power steering assistance may be reduced
A fault in the electric power steering control unit may reduce steering assistance while driving or manoeuvring. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
- Component
- Injuries
- Defect
- null A problem with an internal component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic management device could cause reduced steering assistance when driving or manoeuvring.
- Remedy
- Recall of the product from end users
- Notes
- Notified by Portugal
Front suspension wishbone bolts may fail
Wishbone fixing bolts may fail and compromise the security of the front suspension, potentially affecting directional control. All front suspension wishbone fixing bolts will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
- Defect
- The fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones may not be to the correct specification. This could lead to the bolts failing and the security of the wishbones being compromised. If this occurs there is a possibility that the directional control of the vehicle could be adversely affected.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected and replace all the fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones.
Gear lever locking collar may hinder gear selection
An incorrectly specified reverse locking ring may make first or reverse gear difficult to select or cause an error when shifting between them. The gear lever reverse locking collar will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- THE INCORRECT GEAR MAY BE SELECTED
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the gear lever reverse locking ring might not be to the correct specification. This could cause difficulty in selecting first and reverse gear or an error when changing between 1st and reverse..
- Remedy
- Replace the gear lever reverse locking collar.
Fuel rail pipes may leak fuel onto the engine
Incorrectly tightened high-pressure fuel rail pipes may leak fuel onto the engine. If fuel vapour contacts a hot component, an engine bay fire may occur. The pipes will be retorqued.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
- Defect
- It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
- Remedy
- Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
Rear screen may detach
A nonconforming rear screen seal may let water into the boot and age poorly; in very rare cases, the screen could detach. The rear screen will be removed and refitted.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- REAR SCREEN COULD DETACH
- Defect
- On the affected vehicles the rear screen seal may not conform which could lead to water ingress in the boot and poor ageing of the seal. In very rare cases the rear screen could detach.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to remove and refit the rear screen.
Front shock absorber may loosen
The upper section of the front right shock absorber may be insufficiently tightened, causing noise and possibly reducing its effectiveness. It will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
- Defect
- On affected vehicles the upper section of the front right shock absorber may not be correctly tightened. This could eventually cause noise or banging and if left may affect the efficiency of the shock absorber.
- Remedy
- Replace the front right shock absorber.
Steering mountings may loosen and steering may detach
Steering mechanism mountings may not be tightened to specification. Noise or steering play may develop, and the steering could detach, causing loss of control. Mounting torque will be checked and the steering mechanism replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- STEERING MAY DETACH
- Defect
- It is possible the mountings for the steering mechanism to engine subframe may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If this is the case the issue will be highlighted to the driver by noise or play in the steering. If the driver fails to take action to rectify the issue the steering may detach causing a possible loss of control.
- Remedy
- Recall affected vehicles to check the torque of the mountings and if necessay replace the steering mechanism.
Fuel return pipe may wear through
The fuel return pipe may rub against the diesel filter support and wear through, potentially causing a fuel leak. Protection will be added to the pipe to prevent wear.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FUEL MAY LEAK
- Defect
- On some 2.0 l HDI vehicles potential contact between the fuel return pipe and the diesel filter support may eventually cause the pipe to become worn through friction.
- Remedy
- The manufacturer has requested that some protection be added to the pipe to ensure its long-term resistance to wear.
Brake vacuum pump valve may reduce assistance
In rare circumstances, the brake vacuum pump one-way valve may not work correctly, reducing braking assistance. The valve will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
- Defect
- In very rare circumstances the vacuum pump one way valve may not function correctly which could affect the level of braking assistance.
- Remedy
- Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake vacuum pump one way valve.
Passenger may inadvertently apply the brake
A passenger may accidentally reach the brake linkage above the footwell and apply the service brake. A cover will be fitted above the passenger footwell to block access to the linkage.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- BRAKE MAY BE INADVERTENTLY APPLIED
- Defect
- In certain circumstances it is possible that the passenger could inadvertently apply the service brake. The linkage is accessed above the passenger footwell.
- Remedy
- Affected vehicles will have a cover fitted above the passenger footwell to close off access to the brake linkage.
Exterior lights may switch off without warning
The lighting system may fail to detect the control ring position, causing the exterior lights to switch off without warning. The lighting management software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
- Defect
- It has been identified that the position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning.
- Remedy
- Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.
Steering software may cause stiffness
An incorrect steering power assistance software version may cause stiffness in the steering system. The steering power assistance ECU will be upgraded.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- STEERING POWER ASSISTANCE MAY BE REDUCED
- Defect
- It has been identified that an incorrect version of the steering power assistance software has been uploaded.The effect of which may lead to stiffness within the steering system
- Remedy
- Recalled vehicles will have a steering power assistance ECU upgrade.
Front seat may collapse unexpectedly
A software issue in the electrical control box may cause a front seat to collapse without warning. The seat electrical control box will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- SEAT MAY COLLAPSE WITHOUT WARNING
- Defect
- It has been identified that the front seats may collapse without warning. due to an electrical control box software issue.
- Remedy
- Recalled vehicles will have the seat electrical control box replaced.
Bonnet lock welds may fail
Inadequate welds on the bonnet locking assembly may make the bonnet difficult to close or prevent the lock engaging properly. A strengthening component will be fitted to secure the trigger cable; the bonnet will be replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- POSSIBLE INADVERTENT OPENING OF THE ENGINE BONNET
- Defect
- It has been identified that the welds which secure the bonnet locking assembly may prove inadequate in use. This can result in difficulty closing the bonnet or failure of the lock to properly engage.
- Remedy
- Recalled vehicles will have a strengthening component fitted to the bonnet lining to ensure that the trigger cable remains firmly secured to the bonnet. In very rare cases and only if necessarythe bonnet will be replaced.
Brake master cylinder may reduce braking efficiency
A nonconforming internal component in the brake master cylinder may affect braking performance. The master cylinder will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- BREAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED
- Defect
- An internal component of the Brake Master Cylinder may not be in conformity and as such braking performance/efficiency may be affected.
- Remedy
- Recall affected vehicles and replace Master Cylinder.
Lights may switch off unexpectedly
The lighting management system may misread the lighting switch position, causing the lights to cut out. The vehicle exterior lighting software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY
- Defect
- In rare cases the lighting management system may incorrectly detect the lighting switch ring position which may cause the lights to cut out.
- Remedy
- Recall affected vehicles and download new version of vehicle exterior lighting software.
Fuel filter impact shield may short circuit
The fuel filter impact shield may sit too close to the alternator’s positive terminal, creating a risk of a short circuit. Dealers will check the shield position and fit an insulator.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
- Defect
- It has been identified that the shield which protects the diesel fuel filter in the event of an impact may be incorrectly positioned. This can result in the possibility that the impact shield is in too close a proximity to the positive terminal of the alternator.
- Remedy
- Recalled vehicles will have the position of the impact shield checked. Additionally the component will be fitted with an insulator.
Interior lighting harness may overheat
A non-standard interior lighting harness may draw excessive current, overheating and damaging a control unit. This can cause several vehicle functions to stop working. The wiring harness will be modified.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- LIGHTING HARNESS COULD OVERHEAT RESULTING IN LOSS OF SOME VEHICLE FUNCTIONS
- Defect
- It has been identified that use of a non standard interior lighting harness may cause excessive current flow and possible overheating and damage to a control unit This can result in the loss of a number of vehicle functions.
- Remedy
- Recalled vehicles will have the subject wiring harness modified.
Engine fuse box may cause equipment failures
The main engine fuse box may not meet specification, causing operating faults or failure of some equipment. The fuse box will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
- Component
- FUSE BOX MAY CAUSE EQUIPMENT OPERATIONAL FAILURES
- Defect
- It has been identified that the main engine fuse box is not to the correct specification. This can result in operating faults or the failure of certain equipment.
- Remedy
- Recalled vehicles will have the subject fuse box replaced.
Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.