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🧸 Product FR June 5, 2026

Peugeot — Traveller, Expert

Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle. VIN: VF3VNFC17RU359995 – VF3VPFC3XTU392451.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Peugeot — Traveller, Expert
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Fire
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The starter body may contact the battery’s positive cable due to insufficient cable protection. This could cause an electric arc or short circuit, leading to smoke from the engine compartment and a fire.
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 Traveller and Expert vans may have a problem with the starter touching a battery cable. This can cause sparks or a fire in the engine area.

What's happening? Some vans have a starter that can touch the battery’s positive cable. This may lead to smoke or a fire in the engine.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive a Peugeot Traveller or Expert in France, your van could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the van and ask a Peugeot dealer or mechanic to check it. Talk to a mechanic or your dealer before driving again.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The starter body may contact the battery’s positive cable due to insufficient cable protection. This could cause an electric arc or short circuit, leading to smoke from the engine compartment and a fire. · Origin: France

First published
June 5, 2026
Last refreshed by us
8 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099159

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What is this product recall alert about?
Peugeot — Traveller, Expert. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Fire · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The starter body may contact the battery’s positive cable due to insufficient cable protection. This could cause an electric arc or short circuit, leading to smoke from the engine compartment and a fire. ·...
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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