Vehicle recall R/2017/302

Peugeot 208 recall: Suspension and steering fixings may not be tightened to the correct torque

DVSA recall R/2017/302 names the Peugeot 208. It was launched 3 November 2017. It covers vehicles built 16 August 2017 to 20 September 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/302
Launched: 3 November 2017
Issued by: PEUGEOT
Manufacturer reference: HXB
Vehicles: 488 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Due to a deviation in the production process certain suspension and steering fixings may not have been tightened to the correct torque.

The fix

On affected vehicles check fixings as indicated by the manufacturer. Replace any damaged fixings and tighten all relevant fixings to correct torque.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Peugeot 208	16 August 2017 to 20 September 2017	488

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Other recalls for these models

R/2017/340 Engine component may not be to specification 15 December 2017, Peugeot Partner, Peugeot 5008, Peugeot 308 and others
R/2017/140 Starter motor may not operate correctly 24 April 2017, Peugeot 508, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot Expert and others
R/2017/125 Gearbox actuator ay not be to spectification 7 April 2017, Peugeot 508, Peugeot Partner, Peugeot 2008 and others
R/2017/120 Spoiler may detach 3 April 2017, Peugeot 208
R/2016/230 Loss of control 14 October 2016, Peugeot 208, Peugeot 2008
R/2019/010 The steering column universal joint clamp may be incorrectly fitted to the steering column 14 January 2019, Peugeot 208

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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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