DS DS NO8 (BEV) Recall R/2026/317: Electrical Harness Protection, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Aug 2026
- Launched
- 12
- vehicles in the UK
- G3W-261475EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
DS recalled DS NO8 (BEV) vehicles built between 6 March 2026 and 26 March 2026. The main front wiring harness may contact a metal ground stud due to a design change resulting in a possible loss of electrical vehicle functions and in rare cases a risk of fire. The dealer will add a protective rubber cap to the ground stud. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The main front wiring harness may contact a metal ground stud due to a design change resulting in a possible loss of electrical vehicle functions and in rare cases a risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Electrical Harness Protection Defect: On the affected vehicles the main front wiring harness may contact a metal ground stud due to a design change resulting in a possible loss of electrical vehicle functions and in rare cases a risk of fire. Remedy: Add a protective rubber cap to the ground stud.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a possible loss of electrical vehicle functions and in rare cases a risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will add a protective rubber cap to the ground stud.
Are You Affected?
DS NO8 (BEV) built between 6 March 2026 and 26 March 2026 may be included. DS estimates 12 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with DS, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with DS.
- Book with any franchised DS dealer, quoting the campaign code G3W-261475EE or the DVSA reference R/2026/317. See how to get a DS recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| DS4Risk of wrong fuel pipe routing | Urgent | R/2026/197 | |
| DS3 CrossbackAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/102 | |
| DS7 CrossbackDS DS7 Crossback traction battery | Urgent | R/2025/383 | |
| DS3 Crossback, DS4DS automobiles fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/284 | |
| DS7 Crossback PHEVDS DS7 Crossback PHEV traction battery | Urgent | R/2024/274 |
This is one of 32 DS recalls in DVSA’s data. The DS recall launched before it was R/2026/230 on 3 Jun 2026, for vSM software Interior door handles. You can also see every DS recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/317, launched 19 August 2026. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.