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🧸 Product FR DK THE NETHERLANDS SE SI SK January 28, 2022

peugeot — e 208, e 2008

Electric car.

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: Due to an error in the manufacturing process, a short circuit may occur in the battery located under the front bonnet. This could increase the risk of fire while the vehicle is being charged or on is in motion.

Origin
Slovakia

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1687 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 made some electric cars (E-208 and E-2008). A small mistake in making the car’s front battery could cause a short circuit.

What's happening? If the battery shorts, it might start a fire. This could happen while the car is charging or driving.

Does this affect me? This affects people in France, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia who own these Peugeot cars.

What should I do? Take your car to a Peugeot dealer right away. 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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peugeot
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to an error in the manufacturing process, a short circuit may occur in the battery located under the front bonnet. This could increase the risk of fire while the vehicle is being charged or on is in motion. · Origin: Slovakia

First published
January 28, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005106

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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▸ What is this product recall alert about?
peugeot — e 208, e 2008. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to an error in the manufacturing process, a short circuit may occur in the battery located under the front bonnet. This could increase the risk of fire while the vehicle is being charged or on is in mo...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 28, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Denmark, THE NETHERLANDS, Sweden, 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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