Peugeot 2008, 208 Recall R/2014/081: Vehicle Control May Be Lost, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Jul 2014
- Launched
- 14
- vehicles in the UK
- ZTS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008, 208 vehicles built between 4 June 2014 and 11 June 2014. Front subframes on affected vehicles may show signs of damage to the left hand mounting point caused during the manufacturing process. The recall notice describes the fix as: prior to failure the driver should notice excessive noise from this area. As a safety measure affected vehicles should be checked and where necessary the subframe replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Front subframes on affected vehicles may show signs of damage to the left hand mounting point caused during the manufacturing process. Over time this may affect durability and cause the mounting to fail. This can affect security of components attached to the subframe and may affect control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE CONTROL MAY BE LOST Defect: Front subframes on affected vehicles may show signs of damage to the left hand mounting point caused during the manufacturing process. Over time this may affect durability and cause the mounting to fail. This can affect security of components attached to the subframe and may affect control of the vehicle. Remedy: Prior to failure the driver should notice excessive noise from this area. As a safety measure affected vehicles should be checked and where necessary the subframe replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle control may be lost.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: prior to failure the driver should notice excessive noise from this area. As a safety measure affected vehicles should be checked and where necessary the subframe replaced.
Are You Affected?
2008, 208 built between 4 June 2014 and 11 June 2014 may be included. Peugeot estimates 14 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 ZTS or the DVSA reference R/2014/081. 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/2014/058 on 15 May 2014, for tailgate may shut without warning. The one launched after it was R/2014/111 on 25 Sep 2014, for braking efficiency may be affected. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2014.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/081, launched 22 July 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.