Peugeot 208 Recall R/2022/347: Some Braking And Suspension Components May Not Have Been Tightened To The Correct Torque…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Dec 2022
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- MDB/ 221918EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 208 vehicles built between 22 August 2022 and 23 August 2022. Some braking and suspension components may not have been tightened to the correct torque during assembly. The dealer will check and tighten affected bolts to the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some braking and suspension components may not have been tightened to the correct torque during assembly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Some braking and suspension components may not have been tightened to the correct torque during assembly. Defect: Some braking and suspension components may not have been tightened to the correct torque during assembly. Remedy: Check and tighten affected bolts to the correct torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: some braking and suspension components may not have been tightened to the correct torque during assembly.
The Fix
The dealer will check and tighten affected bolts to the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
208 built between 22 August 2022 and 23 August 2022 may be included. Peugeot estimates 4 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 MDB/ 221918EE or the DVSA reference R/2022/347. 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/2022/338 on 1 Dec 2022, for the fuel line could make contact with the body and lead to fuel leakage. The one launched after it was R/2023/035 on 13 Dec 2022, for on the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by…. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/347, launched 2 December 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.