Peugeot 208E Recall R/2020/097: The Rear Lower Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt May Not Be Tightened To The Correct Torque…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 30 Mar 2020
- Launched
- 137
- vehicles in the UK
- JYD
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 208E vehicles built between 29 October 2019 and 28 November 2019. The rear lower shock absorber mounting bolt might not be tightened to the correct torque setting. The recall notice describes the fix as: the campaign requires the bolt to be loosened and re-torqued to the correct setting. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear lower shock absorber mounting bolt might not be tightened to the correct torque setting.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING BOLT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SETTING Defect: The rear lower shock absorber mounting bolt might not be tightened to the correct torque setting Remedy: The campaign requires the bolt to be loosened and re-torqued to the correct setting
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the rear lower shock absorber mounting bolt may not be tightened to the correct torque setting.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the campaign requires the bolt to be loosened and re-torqued to the correct setting.
Are You Affected?
208E built between 29 October 2019 and 28 November 2019 may be included. Peugeot estimates 137 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 JYD or the DVSA reference R/2020/097. 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/2020/092 on 27 Mar 2020, for the rear brake hose may become damaged over time due to movement between the hose and…. The one launched after it was R/2020/163 on 7 May 2020, for the fixing of the front wing wheel arch trim does not conform to specification. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/097, launched 30 March 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.