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🧸 Product FR DE December 20, 2019

Peugeot — 208 I 2008 I

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The rear-axle fixing screws may be defective and could break. This may result in loss of the rear axle while driving, increasing the risk of an accident.

Origin
France
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This alert was reported 2359 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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19 days in total
May 17, 2026 June 5, 2026
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What is this? Peugeot 208 cars from 2008 may have a problem with screws that hold the rear axle. These screws might break.

What's happening? If the screws break, the rear axle could come loose while driving. This could cause an accident.

Does this affect me? This affects Peugeot 208 cars from 2008 in France and Germany.

What should I do? Take your car to a Peugeot dealer right away. Ask your mechanic or Peugeot for help.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The rear-axle fixing screws may be defective and could break. This may result in loss of the rear axle while driving, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: France

First published
December 20, 2019
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10000006

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What is this product recall alert about?
Peugeot — 208 I 2008 I. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The rear-axle fixing screws may be defective and could break. This may result in loss of the rear axle while driving, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 20, 2019 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and Germany.
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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