Peugeot 208 Recall R/2017/120: Spoiler May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 3 Apr 2017
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- HRA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 208 vehicles built between 7 January 2017 and 18 January 2017. The bonding of the tailgate spoiler may not conform to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the rear spoiler. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bonding of the tailgate spoiler may not conform to specification. This could lead to a lack of adhesion and detachment of the spoiler.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SPOILER MAY DETACH Defect: The bonding of the tailgate spoiler may not conform to specification. This could lead to a lack of adhesion and detachment of the spoiler Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the rear spoiler
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a lack of adhesion and detachment of the spoiler.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the rear spoiler.
Are You Affected?
208 built between 7 January 2017 and 18 January 2017 may be included. Peugeot estimates 8 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 HRA or the DVSA reference R/2017/120. 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/2017/090 on 7 Mar 2017, for front airbag may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2017/125 on 7 Apr 2017, for gearbox actuator ay not be to spectification. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/120, launched 3 April 2017. 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.