Peugeot 308 (T9) Recall R/2016/238: Tyres May Deflate Unexpectedly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 14 Oct 2016
- Launched
- 235
- vehicles in the UK
- HKN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 308 (T9) vehicles built between 21 August 2015 and 5 April 2016. A possible non-conformity in the fitting of the tyre valves as well as an incorrect tightening torque of the valve securing nut could cause a valve to fail and a rapid loss of pressure in the tyres. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the tyre valves using a fitting jig. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A possible non-conformity in the fitting of the tyre valves as well as an incorrect tightening torque of the valve securing nut could cause a valve to fail and a rapid loss of pressure in the tyres. The tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp would illuminate to warn the driver.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TYRES MAY DEFLATE UNEXPECTEDLY Defect: A possible non-conformity in the fitting of the tyre valves as well as an incorrect tightening torque of the valve securing nut could cause a valve to fail and a rapid loss of pressure in the tyres. The tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp would illuminate to warn the driver. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the tyre valves using a fitting jig.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a valve to fail and a rapid loss of pressure in the tyres.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the tyre valves using a fitting jig.
Are You Affected?
308 (T9) built between 21 August 2015 and 5 April 2016 may be included. Peugeot estimates 235 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 HKN or the DVSA reference R/2016/238. 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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| 3008, 308 (T9), 5008, 508Engine may overheat | Urgent | R/2018/048 | |
| 2008, 208, 3008, 301 and 5 moreEngine component may not be to specification | Urgent | R/2017/340 | |
| 3008, 308 (T9), 5008, 508Starter supply wire may chafe | Urgent | R/2017/215 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2016/230 on 14 Oct 2016, for loss of control. The one launched after it was R/2017/059 on 22 Feb 2017, for reduction in braking effort due to air in the servo. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/238, 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.