Peugeot 308 Recall R/2014/175: The Incorrect Gear May Be Selected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Dec 2014
- Launched
- 184
- vehicles in the UK
- ZVN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 308 vehicles built between 5 September 2013 and 15 November 2013. The gear lever reverse locking ring might not be to the correct specification. The dealer will replace the gear lever reverse locking collar. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The gear lever reverse locking ring might not be to the correct specification. This could cause difficulty in selecting first and reverse gear or an error when changing between 1st and reverse.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE INCORRECT GEAR MAY BE SELECTED Defect: On affected vehicles the gear lever reverse locking ring might not be to the correct specification. This could cause difficulty in selecting first and reverse gear or an error when changing between 1st and reverse.. Remedy: Replace the gear lever reverse locking collar.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause difficulty in selecting first and reverse gear or an error when changing between 1st and reverse.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the gear lever reverse locking collar.
Are You Affected?
308 built between 5 September 2013 and 15 November 2013 may be included. Peugeot estimates 184 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 ZVN or the DVSA reference R/2014/175. 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/2014/161 on 1 Dec 2014, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2014/174 on 19 Dec 2014, for loss of control. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2014.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/175, launched 17 December 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.