Peugeot 208 Recall R/2012/158: eSP May Not Operate Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Dec 2012
- Launched
- 14
- vehicles in the UK
- ZHN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 208 vehicles built between 19 July 2012 and 20 July 2012. Some vehicles from the affected production batch may have an issue with the effectiveness of the ESP system caused by non-conformity with the ABS/ESP hydraulic block. The dealer will replace the hydraulic ABS/ESP block. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles from the affected production batch may have an issue with the effectiveness of the ESP system caused by non-conformity with the ABS/ESP hydraulic block. Consequences: This non-conformity will not affect the operation of the ABS system or the efficiency of the brakes. It may affect the operation of the ESP system on the rare occasions that it is activated; the correction of the drive delivered to the road wheel(s) when the ESP is activated may not be accurate to how it is manufactured to respond.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ESP MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY Defect: Some vehicles from the affected production batch may have an issue with the effectiveness of the ESP system caused by non-conformity with the ABS/ESP hydraulic block. Consequences: This non-conformity will not affect the operation of the ABS system or the efficiency of the brakes. It may affect the operation of the ESP system on the rare occasions that it is activated; the correction of the drive delivered to the road wheel(s) when the ESP is activated may not be accurate to how it is manufactured to respond. Remedy: The hydraulic ABS/ESP block is to be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: eSP may not operate correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the hydraulic ABS/ESP block.
Are You Affected?
208 built between 19 July 2012 and 20 July 2012 may be included. Peugeot estimates 14 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 ZHN or the DVSA reference R/2012/158. 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/2012/135 on 13 Nov 2012, for engine may fail. The one launched after it was R/2013/003 on 16 Jan 2013, for braking assistance may be reduced. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/158, launched 17 December 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.