Peugeot 2008, 208 Recall R/2016/230: Loss Of Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Oct 2016
- Launched
- 600
- vehicles in the UK
- HJM
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008, 208 vehicles built between 1 April 2016 and 6 April 2016. In the event of emergency braking or during an ESP regulation phase (e.g. avoiding manoeuvre) the hydraulic block may not prevent the locking of a wheel which could affect control of the vehicle. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the braking system hydraulic block. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event of emergency braking or during an ESP regulation phase (e.g. avoiding manoeuvre) the hydraulic block may not prevent the locking of a wheel which could affect control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF CONTROL Defect: In the event of emergency braking or during an ESP regulation phase (e.g. avoiding manoeuvre) the hydraulic block may not prevent the locking of a wheel which could affect control of the vehicle. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the braking system hydraulic block
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the braking system hydraulic block.
Are You Affected?
2008, 208 built between 1 April 2016 and 6 April 2016 may be included. Peugeot estimates 600 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 HJM or the DVSA reference R/2016/230. 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/2016/234 on 6 Oct 2016, for bonnet may open without warning. The one launched after it was R/2016/238 on 14 Oct 2016, for tyres may deflate unexpectedly. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/230, launched 14 October 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.