Peugeot 2008, 208 Recall R/2014/046: Directional Control May Be Compromised, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 22 Apr 2014
- Launched
- 5,502
- vehicles in the UK
- ZQN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008, 208 vehicles built between 24 September 2013 and 26 November 2014. The front suspension wishbone mounting bolts might not have been manufactured to the correct specification potentially causing a risk of these parts breaking. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension wishbone mounting bolts might not have been manufactured to the correct specification potentially causing a risk of these parts breaking. Broken mounting bolts can be noticed by the driver through noises and poor directional control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE COMPROMISED Defect: The front suspension wishbone mounting bolts might not have been manufactured to the correct specification potentially causing a risk of these parts breaking. Broken mounting bolts can be noticed by the driver through noises and poor directional control. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a risk of these parts breaking.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
Are You Affected?
2008, 208 built between 24 September 2013 and 26 November 2014 may be included. Peugeot estimates 5,502 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 ZQN or the DVSA reference R/2014/046. 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/2014/035 on 1 Apr 2014, for drivers seat airbag may malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2014/051 on 22 Apr 2014, for directional control may be affected. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/046, launched 22 April 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.