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🧸 Product FR March 3, 2023

peugeot — 208 ii voiture de tourisme

en raison de dommages au harnais de chauffage/ventilation/climatisation (hvac) causés par le contact avec la pédale d’embrayage, la climatisation peut être activée automatiquement. cela pourrait entraîner un incendie à la suite d’un court-circuit dans les fils.

Peugeot — 208 II passenger car Due to damage to the heating/ventilation/air conditioning system caused by contact with the clutch pedal, the air conditioning may activate automatically. This could lead to a fire from a short circuit in the wires.
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This alert was reported 1292 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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119 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 15, 2026
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What is this? A car model where the heating/ventilation/climate system may turn on by itself. A broken part near the clutch pedal can cause wires to short-circuit and start a fire.

What's happening? Peugeot has fixed the problem. The broken part could make the climate system turn on alone. This might cause wires to overheat and start a fire.

Does this affect me? If you own a Peugeot 208 II, your car might have this issue. Check if it needs a repair.

What should I do? Take your car to a Peugeot dealer to check and fix the problem. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · en raison de dommages au harnais de chauffage/ventilation/climatisation (hvac) causés par le contact avec la pédale d’embrayage, la climatisation peut être activée automatiquement. cela pourrait entraîner un incendie à la suite d’un court-circuit dans les fils.

First published
March 3, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48267/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
peugeot — 208 ii voiture de tourisme. Peugeot — 208 II passenger car Due to damage to the heating/ventilation/air conditioning system caused by contact with the clutch pedal, the air conditioning may activate automatically. This could lead to a fire from a short circuit in the wires.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 3, 2023 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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