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🧸 Product DE FI FR PT SE SK May 22, 2020

Peugeot — 208

Passenger car

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The steering column may not be manufactured according to the specifications. This may result in steering failure and loss of control over the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.

Origin
Morocco

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? Peugeot cars made in Morocco may have a steering column that was not built correctly. This could make the steering fail.

What's happening? Some Peugeot 208 cars have a steering column that does not meet safety rules. This could cause the steering to stop working while driving.

Does this affect me? This affects Peugeot 208 cars made in Morocco. It applies in Germany, Finland, France, Portugal, Sweden, and Slovakia.

What should I do? If you own one of these cars, ask a Peugeot dealer or mechanic to check the steering column right away.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The steering column may not be manufactured according to the specifications. This may result in steering failure and loss of control over the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Morocco

First published
May 22, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001272

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What is this product recall alert about?
Peugeot — 208. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The steering column may not be manufactured according to the specifications. This may result in steering failure and loss of control over the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Moro...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 22, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Finland, France, Portugal, Sweden, 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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