Vehicle recall R/2017/120

Peugeot 208 recall: Spoiler may detach

DVSA recall R/2017/120 names the Peugeot 208. It was launched 3 April 2017. It covers vehicles built 7 January 2017 to 18 January 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/120
Launched: 3 April 2017
Issued by: PEUGEOT
Manufacturer reference: HRA
Vehicles: 8 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The bonding of the tailgate spoiler may not conform to specification. This could lead to a lack of adhesion and detachment of the spoiler

The fix

On affected vehicles replace the rear spoiler

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Peugeot 208	7 January 2017 to 18 January 2017	8

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Other recalls for these models

R/2017/125 Gearbox actuator ay not be to spectification 7 April 2017, Peugeot 508, Peugeot Partner, Peugeot 2008 and others
R/2017/140 Starter motor may not operate correctly 24 April 2017, Peugeot 508, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot Expert and others
R/2016/230 Loss of control 14 October 2016, Peugeot 208, Peugeot 2008
R/2017/302 Suspension and steering fixings may not be tightened to the correct torque 3 November 2017, Peugeot 208
R/2017/340 Engine component may not be to specification 15 December 2017, Peugeot Partner, Peugeot 5008, Peugeot 308 and others
R/2016/160 Fuel may leak 14 July 2016, Peugeot 2008, Peugeot 208, Peugeot 308

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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