Peugeot 2008 Recall R/2014/051: Directional Control May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Apr 2014
- Launched
- 44
- vehicles in the UK
- ZQV
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008 vehicles built between 18 January 2014 and 7 March 2014. The connection torque settings for certain steering components on the wheel/strut assembly may not be to specification. The dealer will check and if required retorque the steering components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The connection torque settings for certain steering components on the wheel/strut assembly may not be to specification. The issue will be highlighted to the driver by an increase in the play in the steering but in extreme circumstances could lead to a loss of directional control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: It is possible that the connection torque settings for certain steering components on the wheel/strut assembly may not be to specification. The issue will be highlighted to the driver by an increase in the play in the steering but in extreme circumstances could lead to a loss of directional control. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles check and if required retorque the steering components.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a loss of directional control.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if required retorque the steering components.
Are You Affected?
2008 built between 18 January 2014 and 7 March 2014 may be included. Peugeot estimates 44 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 ZQV or the DVSA reference R/2014/051. 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, 208Autonomous telematics box | Low | R/2025/210 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2014/046 on 22 Apr 2014, for directional control may be compromised. The one launched after it was R/2014/058 on 15 May 2014, for tailgate may shut without warning. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/051, 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.