Peugeot 208 Recall R/2022/285: Component Fixings Could Have Been Tightened To Incorrect Torque Settings, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Sep 2022
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- MB2
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 208 vehicles built between 2 April 2022 and 4 April 2022. Various component fixings which have not been tightened to the correct torque settings due to incorrect tightening operations during the assembly. The dealer will retighten the affected component fixings to assure the correct torque tightening. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Various component fixings which have not been tightened to the correct torque settings due to incorrect tightening operations during the assembly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: COMPONENT FIXINGS COULD HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO INCORRECT TORQUE SETTINGS Defect: Various component fixings which have not been tightened to the correct torque settings due to incorrect tightening operations during the assembly Remedy: Retighten the affected component fixings to assure the correct torque tightening
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: component fixings could have been tightened to incorrect torque settings.
The Fix
The dealer will retighten the affected component fixings to assure the correct torque tightening.
Are You Affected?
208 built between 2 April 2022 and 4 April 2022 may be included. Peugeot estimates 2 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 MB2 or the DVSA reference R/2022/285. 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/2022/241 on 8 Aug 2022, for the efficiency of handbrake and service brake might be compromised. The one launched after it was R/2022/298 on 17 Oct 2022, for the lower metal engine protection guard and theunderside of the engine exhaust system…. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/285, launched 27 September 2022. 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.