Peugeot 308 Recall R/2012/119: Steering May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Nov 2012
- Launched
- 642
- vehicles in the UK
- ZFU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 308 vehicles built between 14 June 2011 and 29 July 2011. It is possible the mountings for the steering mechanism to engine subframe may not have been torqued to the correct specification. The dealer will check the torque of the mountings and if necessay replace the steering mechanism. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible the mountings for the steering mechanism to engine subframe may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If this is the case the issue will be highlighted to the driver by noise or play in the steering. If the driver fails to take action to rectify the issue the steering may detach causing a possible loss of control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING MAY DETACH Defect: It is possible the mountings for the steering mechanism to engine subframe may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If this is the case the issue will be highlighted to the driver by noise or play in the steering. If the driver fails to take action to rectify the issue the steering may detach causing a possible loss of control. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check the torque of the mountings and if necessay replace the steering mechanism.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a possible loss of control.
The Fix
The dealer will check the torque of the mountings and if necessay replace the steering mechanism.
Are You Affected?
308 built between 14 June 2011 and 29 July 2011 may be included. Peugeot estimates 642 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 ZFU or the DVSA reference R/2012/119. 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/2012/098 on 22 Oct 2012, for rear cross member may crack. The one launched after it was R/2012/135 on 13 Nov 2012, for engine may fail. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/119, launched 1 November 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.