Peugeot 308 Recall R/2009/033: Short Circuit May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Apr 2009
- Launched
- 385
- vehicles in the UK
- YRK
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 308 vehicles built between 2 May 2008 and 21 November 2008. The shield which protects the diesel fuel filter in the event of an impact may be incorrectly positioned. The dealer will check the position of the impact shield. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the possibility that the impact shield is in too close a proximity to the positive terminal of the alternator.
The Fix
The dealer will check the position of the impact shield.
Are You Affected?
308 built between 2 May 2008 and 21 November 2008 may be included. Peugeot estimates 385 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Peugeot, 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 Peugeot.
- Book with any franchised Peugeot dealer, quoting the campaign code YRK or the DVSA reference R/2009/033. See how to get a Peugeot recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2009/022 on 13 Mar 2009, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2009/060 on 8 Jun 2009, for lh seat may become detached in a collision. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/033, launched 16 April 2009. 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.