Peugeot 308 Recall R/2017/166: Front Wishbone Retaining Bolts May Not Be To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 24 May 2017
- Launched
- 1,051
- vehicles in the UK
- HSS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 308 vehicles built between 3 December 2014 and 22 January 2015. The front suspension wishbone fixing bolts may have a non-conformity which could lead to a risk of them breaking. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the front suspension wishbone fixing bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension wishbone fixing bolts may have a non-conformity which could lead to a risk of them breaking. The driver would be aware of a change in the behaviour of the vehicle,s directional control.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT WISHBONE RETAINING BOLTS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The front suspension wishbone fixing bolts may have a non-conformity which could lead to a risk of them breaking. The driver would be aware of a change in the behaviour of the vehicle�s directional control. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the front suspension wishbone fixing bolts
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a risk of them breaking.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the front suspension wishbone fixing bolts.
Are You Affected?
308 built between 3 December 2014 and 22 January 2015 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,051 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 HSS or the DVSA reference R/2017/166. 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/2017/140 on 24 Apr 2017, for starter motor may not operate correctly. The one launched after it was R/2017/184 on 19 Jun 2017, for air conditioning compressor support mountings may not be to specification. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/166, launched 24 May 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.