Peugeot 3008, 308 (T9), 5008 And 1 More Recall R/2017/215: Starter Supply Wire May Chafe, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Jul 2017
- Launched
- 7,394
- vehicles in the UK
- HTL
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 3008, 308 (T9), 5008 and 1 more vehicles built between 2 October 2013 and 4 April 2017. The positioning of the starter motor supply terminal may not conform to specification. The dealer will replace damaged components if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The positioning of the starter motor supply terminal may not conform to specification. Contact with a neighbouring component could cause a short circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STARTER SUPPLY WIRE MAY CHAFE Defect: The positioning of the starter motor supply terminal may not conform to specification. Contact with a neighbouring component could cause a short circuit. Remedy: On affected vehicles check the position of the terminal and where necessary reposition. Replace damaged components if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a short circuit.
The Fix
The dealer will replace damaged components if necessary.
Are You Affected?
3008, 308 (T9), 5008 and 1 more built between 2 October 2013 and 4 April 2017 may be included. Peugeot estimates 7,394 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 HTL or the DVSA reference R/2017/215. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| 508Peugeot 508 BCM software Stop/Start system | Low | R/2025/455 | |
| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 7 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/344 | |
| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 2 morePeugeot fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/277 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2017/184 on 19 Jun 2017, for air conditioning compressor support mountings may not be to specification. The one launched after it was R/2017/222 on 18 Jul 2017, for starter relay may overheat. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/215, launched 6 July 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.