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🧸 Product FR June 5, 2026

Peugeot — 208 V2

Passenger car. VIN: VR3UPHNKXR5176395 - VR3UPHPY3T5000166.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Peugeot — 208 V2
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The upper bolts on the lower suspension arm may not have been tightened correctly. This could cause the arm to loosen, creating a clicking noise at the front and potentially leading to loss of vehicle control, 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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Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in FR.
📈 Timeline
5 days active so far
June 6, 2026 June 10, 2026

What is this? Peugeot cars made in France may have a problem with bolts on the front suspension. These bolts might not be tight enough.

What's happening? If the bolts are loose, the car could make a clicking noise. The front wheel might also feel loose, which could be dangerous.

Does this affect me? This only affects Peugeot 208 V2 cars made in France. If you own one, you should check it.

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

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The upper bolts on the lower suspension arm may not have been tightened correctly. This could cause the arm to loosen, creating a clicking noise at the front and potentially leading to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: France

First published
June 5, 2026
Last refreshed by us
9 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099013

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What is this product recall alert about?
Peugeot — 208 V2. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The upper bolts on the lower suspension arm may not have been tightened correctly. This could cause the arm to loosen, creating a clicking noise at the front and potentially leading to loss of vehicle...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 5, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
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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