Peugeot 3008, 308, 5008 And 4 More Recall R/2015/241: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Dec 2015
- Launched
- 12,833
- vehicles in the UK
- ZZV
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 3008, 308, 5008 and 4 more vehicles built between 3 September 2012 and 19 December 2014. The fuel heating device integrated in to the diesel fuel filter cover may be defective and allow heat to build up within the electrical supply connector causing the cover to distort and air to enter the fuel circuit. The dealer will inspect additionally the electrical connector and where necessary replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel heating device integrated in to the diesel fuel filter cover may be defective and allow heat to build up within the electrical supply connector causing the cover to distort and air to enter the fuel circuit. This could make the vehicles difficult to start and a warning light will be illuminated on the dash board. The engine could be difficult or not possible to start. In the worst cases a diesel fuel leak could eventually appear.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: The fuel heating device integrated in to the diesel fuel filter cover may be defective and allow heat to build up within the electrical supply connector causing the cover to distort and air to enter the fuel circuit. This could make the vehicles difficult to start and a warning light will be illuminated on the dash board. The engine could be difficult or not possible to start. In the worst cases a diesel fuel leak could eventually appear. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel heater cover. Additionally the electrical connector will be inspected and where necessary replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the cover to distort and air to enter the fuel circuit.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect additionally the electrical connector and where necessary replaced.
Are You Affected?
3008, 308, 5008 and 4 more built between 3 September 2012 and 19 December 2014 may be included. Peugeot estimates 12,833 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.
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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 ZZV or the DVSA reference R/2015/241. 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/2015/162 on 13 Aug 2015, for malfunction causing instrument panel functions to become inoperable. The one launched after it was R/2015/260 on 4 Jan 2016, for doors may open unexpectedly. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/241, launched 9 December 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.