Peugeot 5008 Recall R/2019/385: The Tightening Torque Of The Spare Wheel Support Fixings May Not Conform To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 18 Nov 2019
- Launched
- 3,025
- vehicles in the UK
- JRV
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 5008 vehicles built between 19 March 2018 and 6 February 2019. Possible loss of the spare wheel whilst the vehicle is being driven. The dealer will check and correcting the tightening of the support fixings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible loss of the spare wheel whilst the vehicle is being driven.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE TIGHTENING TORQUE OF THE SPARE WHEEL SUPPORT FIXINGS MAY NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION Defect: Possible loss of the spare wheel whilst the vehicle is being driven Remedy: Check and correcting the tightening of the support fixings.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the tightening torque of the spare wheel support fixings may not conform to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check and correcting the tightening of the support fixings.
Are You Affected?
5008 built between 19 March 2018 and 6 February 2019 may be included. Peugeot estimates 3,025 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 JRV or the DVSA reference R/2019/385. 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/2019/382 on 8 Nov 2019, for the brake pipe fixings may not conform to specification. The one launched after it was R/2019/392 on 26 Nov 2019, for the passenger outer seat belts may not be correct to specification. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/385, launched 18 November 2019. 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.