Peugeot 508 Recall R/2013/114: Risk Of Under Bonnet Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Oct 2013
- Launched
- 353
- vehicles in the UK
- ZLP
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 508 vehicles built between 13 January 2012 and 24 May 2013. A leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the sealing of the fuel return pipe connection on each injector and if necessary replace the injectors as well as the fuel return pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. This can cause leakage of fuel which can either pool on the engine cylinder head and then become deposited onto the road surface where it could cause a skid risk to other motorist or if the fuel comes into contact with extremely hot engine components an exhaust manifold for instance it is possible that an under bonnet fire could ensue.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF UNDER BONNET FIRE Defect: It is possible that a leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. This can cause leakage of fuel which can either pool on the engine cylinder head and then become deposited onto the road surface where it could cause a skid risk to other motorist or if the fuel comes into contact with extremely hot engine components an exhaust manifold for instance it is possible that an under bonnet fire could ensue. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the sealing of the fuel return pipe connection on each injector and if necessary replace the injectors as well as the fuel return pipes.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of under bonnet fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the sealing of the fuel return pipe connection on each injector and if necessary replace the injectors as well as the fuel return pipes.
Are You Affected?
508 built between 13 January 2012 and 24 May 2013 may be included. Peugeot estimates 353 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 ZLP or the DVSA reference R/2013/114. 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/2013/107 on 4 Oct 2013, for inability to change gear. The one launched after it was R/2013/118 on 9 Oct 2013, for rear screen could detach. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/114, launched 7 October 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.