Peugeot 108 Recall R/2016/137: Steering Column May Fail Unexpectedly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 985
- vehicles in the UK
- HJW
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 108 vehicles built between 9 September 2014 and 15 October 2014. A component of the steering column may not be to specification and could fail. The recall notice describes the fix as: the manufacturer will contact keepers of affected vehicles and advise not to use the vehicle. Examine vehicles and on those with the affected component replace the steering column. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A component of the steering column may not be to specification and could fail. If this occurs there would be a loss of directional control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING COLUMN MAY FAIL UNEXPECTEDLY Defect: A component of the steering column may not be to specification and could fail. If this occurs there would be a loss of directional control. Remedy: The manufacturer will contact keepers of affected vehicles and advise not to use the vehicle. Examine vehicles and on those with the affected component replace the steering column.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering column may fail unexpectedly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the manufacturer will contact keepers of affected vehicles and advise not to use the vehicle. Examine vehicles and on those with the affected component replace the steering column.
Are You Affected?
108 built between 9 September 2014 and 15 October 2014 may be included. Peugeot estimates 985 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 HJW or the DVSA reference R/2016/137. 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/2016/118 on 2 Jun 2016, for battery may discharge and/or heated seats may overheat. The one launched after it was R/2016/160 on 14 Jul 2016, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/137, launched 27 June 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.