Peugeot 308 Recall R/2013/025: Loss Of Directional Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 20 Feb 2013
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- ZJC
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 308 vehicles built between 10 December 2012 and 10 December 2012. The upper section of the front right shock absorber may not be correctly tightened. The dealer will replace the front right shock absorber. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The upper section of the front right shock absorber may not be correctly tightened. This could eventually cause noise or banging and if left may affect the efficiency of the shock absorber.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL Defect: On affected vehicles the upper section of the front right shock absorber may not be correctly tightened. This could eventually cause noise or banging and if left may affect the efficiency of the shock absorber. Remedy: Replace the front right shock absorber.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of directional control.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front right shock absorber.
Are You Affected?
308 built between 10 December 2012 and 10 December 2012 may be included. Peugeot estimates 8 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 ZJC or the DVSA reference R/2013/025. 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/2013/010 on 28 Jan 2013, for rear brake calliper mounting bolt could work loose. The one launched after it was R/2013/026 on 4 Mar 2013, for spot welds may not hold. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/025, launched 20 February 2013. 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.