Peugeot 208 Recall R/2012/080: Bonnet Catch May Not Latch Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 16 Jul 2012
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- ZFH
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 208 vehicles built between 2 March 2012 and 2 March 2012. On a small batch of vehicles the bonnet catch may not be correctly installed. The dealer will check the bonnet catch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On a small batch of vehicles the bonnet catch may not be correctly installed. If the bonnet is opened and then closed incorrectly it could result in the latch being insecure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BONNET CATCH MAY NOT LATCH CORRECTLY Defect: On a small batch of vehicles the bonnet catch may not be correctly installed. If the bonnet is opened and then closed incorrectly it could result in the latch being insecure. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check the bonnet catch. Where necessary the bonnet catch will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the latch being insecure.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bonnet catch.
Are You Affected?
208 built between 2 March 2012 and 2 March 2012 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1 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 ZFH or the DVSA reference R/2012/080. 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/2012/079 on 16 Jul 2012, for steering may fail. The one launched after it was R/2012/100 on 12 Sep 2012, for brakes may fail. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/080, launched 16 July 2012. 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.