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🧸 Product DE FR HR HU MT PL PT SI SK September 4, 2020

Peugeot — 2008, 3008, 308, 5008

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The sub-frame may corrode and fracture due to defective anti-rust treatment. This can lead to loss of control over the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.

Origin
France

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 2198 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? Peugeot cars made in 2008 may have a broken part under the car. The metal frame that holds the wheels can rust and crack.

What's happening? This broken frame could make the car hard to control. It might cause an accident.

Does this affect me? If you own a Peugeot from 2008, check if your car is on the list. The problem is in some countries in Europe.

What should I do? Take your car to a Peugeot dealer right away. Ask your mechanic if your car needs a fix.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The sub-frame may corrode and fracture due to defective anti-rust treatment. This can lead to loss of control over the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: France

First published
September 4, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001830

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What is this product recall alert about?
Peugeot — 2008, 3008, 308, 5008. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The sub-frame may corrode and fracture due to defective anti-rust treatment. This can lead to loss of control over the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 4, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, France, Croatia, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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