Vehicle recall R/2023/140

Peugeot 2008 and others recall: On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss

DVSA recall R/2023/140 names the Peugeot 2008, Peugeot Traveller, Peugeot Expert, Peugeot Rifter, Peugeot 208 and Peugeot Partner. It was launched 9 May 2023. It covers vehicles built 3 July 2019 to 7 December 2022.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/140
Launched: 9 May 2023
Issued by: PEUGEOT
Manufacturer reference: MF9/221078CO
Vehicles: 29,537 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.

The fix

Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 29,537.
Model	Built
Peugeot 2008	8 November 2019 to 25 October 2022
Peugeot 208	3 July 2019 to 26 November 2022
Peugeot Expert	10 March 2020 to 7 December 2022
Peugeot Partner	23 March 2021 to 16 November 2022
Peugeot Rifter	29 March 2021 to 16 November 2022
Peugeot Traveller	10 March 2020 to 7 December 2022

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2023/111 Affected vehicles may have been fitted with tyres containing rubber of non-conformity that could affect handling and also impact regulatory requirements. 12 April 2023, Peugeot 208
R/2023/079 Affected vehicles may have a steering tie rod/track rod end nut that has not been tightened to the correct torque. 23 March 2023, Peugeot Expert, Peugeot Traveller
R/2023/009 There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving. 17 January 2023, Peugeot Partner, Peugeot 2008, Peugeot Rifter and others
R/2023/045 On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil. 13 December 2022, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 5008, Peugeot 3008 and others
R/2023/035 On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil. 13 December 2022, Peugeot 5008, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 2008 and others
R/2022/347 Some braking and suspension components may not have been tightened to the correct torque during assembly. 2 December 2022, 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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