Peugeot 5008 Recall R/2019/406: The Trailer Tow Bar May Not Be To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 51
- vehicles in the UK
- JTP
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 5008 vehicles built between 19 March 2018 and 6 February 2019. Some trailer tow ball fixing bolts may be damaged. The dealer will replace the two tow ball fixing bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some trailer tow ball fixing bolts may be damaged.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE TRAILER TOW BAR MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION Defect: Some trailer tow ball fixing bolts may be damaged Remedy: Replace the two tow ball fixing bolts
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the trailer tow bar may not be to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the two tow ball fixing bolts.
Are You Affected?
5008 built between 19 March 2018 and 6 February 2019 may be included. Peugeot estimates 51 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 JTP or the DVSA reference R/2019/406. 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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| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 2 morePeugeot fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/277 | |
| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 5 morePeugeot DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/246 | |
| 2008, 208, 5008Peugeot automomous telematics box | Low | R/2025/069 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2019/400 on 26 Nov 2019, for the steering column may not be correct to specification. The one launched after it was R/2019/429 on 5 Feb 2020, for certain seals in the front wheel arches may not be correct to specification. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/406, launched 3 February 2020. 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.