Peugeot 208 Recall R/2023/353: On Affected Vehicles The A Pillar Trim May Be Incorrectly Assembled Which Could Lead To…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Dec 2023
- Launched
- 375
- vehicles in the UK
- MLT / 231323EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 208 vehicles built between 16 June 2023 and 22 November 2023. The A Pillar trim may be incorrectly assembled which could lead to detachment of the trim through lateral airbag deployment. The dealer will remove A Pillar trim check clip assembly and refit correctly if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The A Pillar trim may be incorrectly assembled which could lead to detachment of the trim through lateral airbag deployment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the A Pillar trim may be incorrectly assembled which could lead to detachment of the trim through lateral airbag deployment. Defect: On affected vehicles the A Pillar trim may be incorrectly assembled which could lead to detachment of the trim through lateral airbag deployment. Remedy: Remove A Pillar trim check clip assembly and refit correctly if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to detachment of the trim through lateral airbag deployment.
The Fix
The dealer will remove A Pillar trim check clip assembly and refit correctly if necessary.
Are You Affected?
208 built between 16 June 2023 and 22 November 2023 may be included. Peugeot estimates 375 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 MLT / 231323EE or the DVSA reference R/2023/353. 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/2023/304 on 30 Oct 2023, for on affected vehicles the hydraulic power steering hose is not according to specification…. The one launched after it was R/2024/101 on 21 Feb 2024, for peugeot 308 VIN label wrong rear axle data. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/353, launched 11 December 2023. 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.