Peugeot 208 Recall R/2020/164: The Fixing Of The Front Wing Wheel Arch Trim Does Not Conform To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 7 May 2020
- Launched
- 107
- vehicles in the UK
- JYB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 208 vehicles built between 29 July 2019 and 2 December 2019. The fixing of the front wing wheel arch trim does not conform to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: the repair consists of adding an additional fixing screw to the bottom of the front wheel arch trim. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fixing of the front wing wheel arch trim does not conform to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FIXING OF THE FRONT WING WHEEL ARCH TRIM DOES NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The fixing of the front wing wheel arch trim does not conform to specification. Remedy: The repair consists of adding an additional fixing screw to the bottom of the front wheel arch trim.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the fixing of the front wing wheel arch trim does not conform to specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the repair consists of adding an additional fixing screw to the bottom of the front wheel arch trim.
Are You Affected?
208 built between 29 July 2019 and 2 December 2019 may be included. Peugeot estimates 107 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 JYB or the DVSA reference R/2020/164. 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/2020/163 on 7 May 2020, for the fixing of the front wing wheel arch trim does not conform to specification. The one launched after it was R/2020/166 on 26 May 2020, for the steering geometry could be incorrectly set. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/164, launched 7 May 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.