Peugeot 208 Recall R/2014/058: Tailgate May Shut Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 15 May 2014
- Launched
- 125
- vehicles in the UK
- ZRK
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 208 vehicles built between 11 March 2014 and 13 March 2014. Some vehicles may have struts with a non compliant internal component. The dealer will replace if replacement is required both struts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have struts with a non compliant internal component. This may prevent the struts from maintaining the tailgate in the open position.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TAILGATE MAY SHUT WITHOUT WARNING Defect: Affected vehicles may have struts with a non compliant internal component. This may prevent the struts from maintaining the tailgate in the open position. Remedy: Non compliant struts are determined by using manufacturer test methods. If replacement is required both struts must be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: tailgate may shut without warning.
The Fix
The dealer will replace if replacement is required both struts.
Are You Affected?
208 built between 11 March 2014 and 13 March 2014 may be included. Peugeot estimates 125 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 ZRK or the DVSA reference R/2014/058. 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/2014/051 on 22 Apr 2014, for directional control may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2014/081 on 22 Jul 2014, for vehicle control may be lost. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/058, launched 15 May 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.