Peugeot 208 Recall R/2020/166: The Steering Geometry Could Be Incorrectly Set, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 May 2020
- Launched
- 10
- vehicles in the UK
- KAL
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 208 vehicles built between 12 September 2019 and 18 March 2020. The steering geometry could be incorrectly set due to an incorrectly calibrated setting rig in the manufacturing plant. The dealer will check the steering alignment and adjusting if set incorrectly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering geometry could be incorrectly set due to an incorrectly calibrated setting rig in the manufacturing plant.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE STEERING GEOMETRY COULD BE INCORRECTLY SET Defect: The steering geometry could be incorrectly set due to an incorrectly calibrated setting rig in the manufacturing plant. Remedy: Check the steering alignment and adjusting if set incorrectly. If the front tyres are worn these will also be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the steering geometry could be incorrectly set.
The Fix
The dealer will check the steering alignment and adjusting if set incorrectly.
Are You Affected?
208 built between 12 September 2019 and 18 March 2020 may be included. Peugeot estimates 10 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 KAL or the DVSA reference R/2020/166. 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/2020/164 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/2020/207 on 9 Jul 2020, for there is a possibility that the internal corrosion protection of the subframe is not…. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/166, launched 26 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.