Peugeot 3008, 5008 Recall R/2017/270: Starter Motor Supply Wiring Harness May Become Damaged, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Oct 2017
- Launched
- 1,703
- vehicles in the UK
- HVG
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 3008, 5008 vehicles built between 5 April 2016 and 17 July 2017. The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminaL. Correct it if necessary and add additional protection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STARTER MOTOR SUPPLY WIRING HARNESS MAY BECOME DAMAGED Defect: The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit. Remedy: On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminaL. Correct it if necessary and add additional protection.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: starter motor supply wiring harness may become damaged.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminaL. Correct it if necessary and add additional protection.
Are You Affected?
3008, 5008 built between 5 April 2016 and 17 July 2017 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,703 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 HVG or the DVSA reference R/2017/270. 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/2017/265 on 14 Sep 2017, for starter motor supply wiring harness may become damaged. The one launched after it was R/2017/302 on 3 Nov 2017, for suspension and steering fixings may not be tightened to the correct torque. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/270, launched 10 October 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.