Peugeot 3008 Recall R/2009/114: Loss Of Windscreen Wiper Function, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 19 Oct 2009
- Launched
- 19
- vehicles in the UK
- YTH
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 3008 vehicles built between 9 June 2009 and 3 September 2009. The potential exists that sub-standard front windscreen wiper mechanism were fitted during production. The dealer will inspect the windscreen wiper motors and changed as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The potential exists that sub-standard front windscreen wiper mechanism were fitted during production. This can result when in use for one or more of the wiper arms to be immobilised in a random position. With the consequence of partial or total loss of the windscreen wiper function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF WINDSCREEN WIPER FUNCTION Defect: It has been identified that the potential exists that sub-standard front windscreen wiper mechanism were fitted during production. This can result when in use for one or more of the wiper arms to be immobilised in a random position. With the consequence of partial or total loss of the windscreen wiper function. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the windscreen wiper motors inspected and changed as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of windscreen wiper function.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the windscreen wiper motors and changed as necessary.
Are You Affected?
3008 built between 9 June 2009 and 3 September 2009 may be included. Peugeot estimates 19 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 YTH or the DVSA reference R/2009/114. 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/2009/107 on 19 Oct 2009, for breaking efficiency may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2009/120 on 29 Oct 2009, for brake performance may be affected. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/114, launched 19 October 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.