Peugeot 208 Recall R/2017/302: Suspension And Steering Fixings May Not Be Tightened To The Correct Torque, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Nov 2017
- Launched
- 488
- vehicles in the UK
- HXB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 208 vehicles built between 16 August 2017 and 20 September 2017. Due to a deviation in the production process certain suspension and steering fixings may not have been tightened to the correct torque. The dealer will replace any damaged fixings and tighten all relevant fixings to correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a deviation in the production process certain suspension and steering fixings may not have been tightened to the correct torque.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SUSPENSION AND STEERING FIXINGS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE Defect: Due to a deviation in the production process certain suspension and steering fixings may not have been tightened to the correct torque. Remedy: On affected vehicles check fixings as indicated by the manufacturer. Replace any damaged fixings and tighten all relevant fixings to correct torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: suspension and steering fixings may not be tightened to the correct torque.
The Fix
The dealer will replace any damaged fixings and tighten all relevant fixings to correct torque.
Are You Affected?
208 built between 16 August 2017 and 20 September 2017 may be included. Peugeot estimates 488 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 HXB or the DVSA reference R/2017/302. 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/2017/270 on 10 Oct 2017, for starter motor supply wiring harness may become damaged. The one launched after it was R/2017/307 on 14 Nov 2017, for a non-conformity in an internal component could affect deployment of the passenger airbag. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/302, launched 3 November 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.