Peugeot 308 Recall R/2016/195: Glass Panel May Detach Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 18 Aug 2016
- Launched
- 206
- vehicles in the UK
- HKA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 308 vehicles built between 4 December 2015 and 8 December 2015. The bonding of the tailgate components may not be to specification this could affect the retention of bonded parts over time. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the complete tailgate assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bonding of the tailgate components may not be to specification this could affect the retention of bonded parts over time. The owner could notice the individual components becoming loose or detached from the tailgate such as brackets bonded trim panels etc, If left unnoticed bonded items could become detached from the tailgate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: GLASS PANEL MAY DETACH WITHOUT WARNING Defect: The bonding of the tailgate components may not be to specification this could affect the retention of bonded parts over time. The owner could notice the individual components becoming loose or detached from the tailgate such as brackets bonded trim panels etc� If left unnoticed bonded items could become detached from the tailgate. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the complete tailgate assembly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: glass panel may detach without warning.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the complete tailgate assembly.
Are You Affected?
308 built between 4 December 2015 and 8 December 2015 may be included. Peugeot estimates 206 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 HKA or the DVSA reference R/2016/195. 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/2016/172 on 20 Jul 2016, for airbag may incorrectly deploy. The one launched after it was R/2016/234 on 6 Oct 2016, for bonnet may open without warning. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/195, launched 18 August 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.