Peugeot 2008, 208 Recall R/2026/071: Alternator Protection, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Mar 2026
- Launched
- 19,116
- vehicles in the UK
- M38 - 261071EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008, 208 vehicles built between 7 June 2023 and 21 January 2026. Some vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. The dealer will replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Alternator protection Defect: Affected vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event. Remedy: Replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. Check the distance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator and re‑position or replace the pipe if required.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator.
Are You Affected?
2008, 208 built between 7 June 2023 and 21 January 2026 may be included. Peugeot estimates 19,116 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 M38 - 261071EE or the DVSA reference R/2026/071. 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/2026/050 on 30 Jan 2026, for peugeot Boxer fuel pipe leak. The one launched after it was R/2026/109 on 16 Mar 2026, for water pump pulley. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/071, launched 9 March 2026. 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.