Peugeot 5008 Recall R/2018/042: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Feb 2018
- Launched
- 216
- vehicles in the UK
- HXD
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 5008 vehicles built between 5 September 2016 and 24 August 2017. The fuel tank shield may foul the fuel supply pipes. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check condition of fuel pipes and replace where necessary. In addition add extra protection to existing and replacement pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel tank shield may foul the fuel supply pipes. Over a period of time this may cause a fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: The fuel tank shield may foul the fuel supply pipes. Over a period of time this may cause a fuel leak. Remedy: On affected vehicles check condition of fuel pipes and replace where necessary. In addition add extra protection to existing and replacement pipes.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a fuel leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check condition of fuel pipes and replace where necessary. In addition add extra protection to existing and replacement pipes.
Are You Affected?
5008 built between 5 September 2016 and 24 August 2017 may be included. Peugeot estimates 216 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 HXD or the DVSA reference R/2018/042. 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/2018/003 on 3 Jan 2018, for engine component may not be to specification. The one launched after it was R/2018/048 on 14 Feb 2018, for engine may overheat. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/042, launched 6 February 2018. 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.