Peugeot 308 Recall R/2015/100: Possibility Of Loss Of Directional Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 26 May 2015
- Launched
- 14,840
- vehicles in the UK
- ZXD
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 308 vehicles built between 18 July 2013 and 2 December 2014. The fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones may not be to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace all the fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones may not be to the correct specification. This could lead to the bolts failing and the security of the wishbones being compromised. If this occurs there is a possibility that the directional control of the vehicle could be adversely affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL Defect: The fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones may not be to the correct specification. This could lead to the bolts failing and the security of the wishbones being compromised. If this occurs there is a possibility that the directional control of the vehicle could be adversely affected. Remedy: Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected and replace all the fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the bolts failing and the security of the wishbones being compromised.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace all the fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones.
Are You Affected?
308 built between 18 July 2013 and 2 December 2014 may be included. Peugeot estimates 14,840 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 ZXD or the DVSA reference R/2015/100. 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/2015/060 on 13 Mar 2015, for directional control may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2015/159 on 13 Aug 2015, for loss of power. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/100, launched 26 May 2015. 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.