Peugeot 2008, 208, 508 And 3 More Recall R/2017/125: Gearbox Actuator Ay Not Be To Spectification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Apr 2017
- Launched
- 13
- vehicles in the UK
- HLY
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008, 208, 508 and 3 more vehicles built between 13 May 2016 and 28 August 2016. A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: GEARBOX ACTUATOR AY NOT BE TO SPECTIFICATION Defect: A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: gearbox actuator ay not be to spectification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator.
Are You Affected?
2008, 208, 508 and 3 more built between 13 May 2016 and 28 August 2016 may be included. Peugeot estimates 13 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 HLY or the DVSA reference R/2017/125. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208Peugeot 208 Horn sound volume | Low | R/2026/231 | |
| 2008, 208Alternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/071 | |
| Expert, Partner, Rifter, TravellerPeugeot Traveller/Expert (K0)Rifter/Partner (K9) IVI s/w via OTA update | Low | R/2026/008 | |
| Expert, TravellerPeugeot Expert Traveller (K0) low in-use performance ratio: ECM software | Low | R/2025/499 | |
| 508Peugeot 508 BCM software Stop/Start system | Low | R/2025/455 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2017/120 on 3 Apr 2017, for spoiler may detach. The one launched after it was R/2017/140 on 24 Apr 2017, for starter motor may not operate correctly. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/125, launched 7 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.