Peugeot 308 Recall R/2010/009: Possible Inadvertent Opening Of The Engine Bonnet, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 4 Mar 2010
- Launched
- 7,165
- vehicles in the UK
- YTR
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 308 vehicles built between 10 September 2007 and 17 November 2007. The welds which secure the bonnet locking assembly may prove inadequate in use. The dealer will fit the a strengthening component to the bonnet lining to ensure that the trigger cable remains firmly secured to the bonnet. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in difficulty closing the bonnet or failure of the lock to properly engage.
The Fix
The dealer will fit the a strengthening component to the bonnet lining to ensure that the trigger cable remains firmly secured to the bonnet.
Are You Affected?
308 built between 10 September 2007 and 17 November 2007 may be included. Peugeot estimates 7,165 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 YTR or the DVSA reference R/2010/009. 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/2010/013 on 19 Feb 2010, for accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle. The one launched after it was R/2010/026 on 8 Mar 2010, for seat may collapse without warning. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/009, launched 4 March 2010. 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.