Peugeot 2008 Recall R/2016/031: Driver's Seatbelt May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Feb 2016
- Launched
- 119
- vehicles in the UK
- HGR
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008 vehicles built between 14 July 2015 and 14 July 2015. The tightening torque of the right hand seat belt lower mountings may not be to the correct specification and the seat belt could detach. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehickles check and if necessary tighten to correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The tightening torque of the right hand seat belt lower mountings may not be to the correct specification and the seat belt could detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVER'S SEATBELT MAY FAIL Defect: The tightening torque of the right hand seat belt lower mountings may not be to the correct specification and the seat belt could detach. Remedy: On affected vehickles check and if necessary tighten to correct specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: driver's seatbelt may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehickles check and if necessary tighten to correct specification.
Are You Affected?
2008 built between 14 July 2015 and 14 July 2015 may be included. Peugeot estimates 119 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 HGR or the DVSA reference R/2016/031. 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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| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 5 morePeugeot DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/246 | |
| 2008, 208Autonomous telematics box | Low | R/2025/210 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2016/019 on 17 Feb 2016, for fuel may leak if vehicle involved in a rollover incident. The one launched after it was R/2016/043 on 10 Mar 2016, for oil leak may damage engine. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/031, launched 29 February 2016. 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.