Peugeot 2008, 208, 308 And 2 More Recall R/2014/026: Fuel May Leak And Create Fire Risk, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Feb 2014
- Launched
- 148
- vehicles in the UK
- ZPZ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008, 208, 308 and 2 more vehicles built between 9 January 2014 and 14 January 2014. It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK Defect: It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire. Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
Are You Affected?
2008, 208, 308 and 2 more built between 9 January 2014 and 14 January 2014 may be included. Peugeot estimates 148 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 ZPZ or the DVSA reference R/2014/026. 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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| 2008, 208Alternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/071 | |
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| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 2 morePeugeot fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/277 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2014/023 on 25 Feb 2014, for rear cross-member may fail and cause driver to lose control. The one launched after it was R/2014/035 on 1 Apr 2014, for drivers seat airbag may malfunction. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/026, launched 27 February 2014. 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.