Peugeot 308 Recall R/2010/028: Steering Power Assistance May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Mar 2010
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- YUM
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 308 vehicles built between 10 November 2009 and 11 December 2009. An incorrect version of the steering power assistance software has been uploaded.The effect of which may lead to stiffness within the steering system. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have a steering power assistance ECU upgrade. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect version of the steering power assistance software has been uploaded.The effect of which may lead to stiffness within the steering system.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to stiffness within the steering system.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have a steering power assistance ECU upgrade.
Are You Affected?
308 built between 10 November 2009 and 11 December 2009 may be included. Peugeot estimates 5 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 YUM or the DVSA reference R/2010/028. 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/2010/026 on 8 Mar 2010, for seat may collapse without warning. The one launched after it was R/2010/029 on 16 Mar 2010, for braking performance may be affected. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/028, launched 15 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.