Passenger car Recall – EU Safety Gate

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Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

📌 EU Safety Gate Recall Notice

Product: Passenger car

Brand: Peugeot

Country: France

Hazards: Chemical Risk, Fire Hazard, Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance

What to do: Stop using this product. Follow the recall instructions for refund or replacement.

🇪🇺 Official EU Safety Gate Recall Notice
Case #SR/01379/26 |
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Recall Summary

Product Passenger car
Brand Peugeot
Country France
Case Number SR/01379/26
Hazard Chemical Risk, Fire Hazard, Electric Shock Hazard, Non-Compliance
Source 🇪🇺 EU Safety Gate

RECALL INFORMATION RECORD

Case Number: SR/01379/26
Date of Entry: 27/04/2026
Notifying Country: France

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1. Recall Summary

The manufacturer, Peugeot, has initiated a recall of certain passenger car models due to a defect in the engine control unit (inverter) in vehicles fitted with an electric double clutch transmission (e-DCT). The recall is being conducted as a measure to recall the product from end users. The action was notified by the manufacturer, and the date of entry into force for the measure is 27/04/2026.

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2. Affected Products

– Brand: Peugeot
– Product: Passenger car
– Model Names: 2008 V2, 3008 V3, 308 V3, 408, 5008 V3
– Type/Model Numbers: e2*2007/46*0628*39, e2*2007/46*0628*39 g11*2018/858*00753*04, e2*2007/46*0639*40, e2*2018/858*00064*13 g11*2018/858*00524*07, e2*2018/858*00064*13 g11*2018/858*00524*07
– Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs): VR3USHPY8TJ655218V, R3KAHPY4TS068793 – VR3KAHPY6TS069881, VR3FRHPY5TY533492 – VR3FRHPY1TY533795, VR3FPHPY7TY532317 – VR3FPHPY6TY533720, VR3KAHPY9TS067770 – VR3KAHPY5TS070567
– Production Dates:
– 2008 V2: 20.3.2026
– 3008 V3: 19.3.2026 – 20.3.2026
– 308 V3: 20.3.2026
– 408: 19.3.2026 – 20.3.2026
– 5008 V3: 18.3.2026 – 20.3.2026
– Country of Origin: France
– Company Recall Code: M4S

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3. Hazard Information

The recall notice identifies the risk type as “Fire.” The specific danger is described as follows: Due to a defect of the engine control unit (inverter) in the vehicles fitted with electric double clutch transmission (e-DCT), metallic soldering residues may cause internal electric short-circuits. This could lead to continuous power supply and overheating due to a blocked relay and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles. The risk level is classified as “Serious risk.”

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4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice states that the measure taken is a “Recall of the product from end users.” Specific instructions for consumers regarding steps to take (e.g., contacting a dealer, stopping use of the vehicle) are not specified in the recall notice. Consumers who own an affected vehicle should contact an authorized Peugeot dealer for further information and to arrange for the required remedy.

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5. Official Remedy

The official remedy is a recall of the product from end users. The specific corrective action to be performed on the vehicles (e.g., replacement of the inverter, software update) is not specified in the recall notice. The measure was notified by the manufacturer, and the date of entry into force is 27/04/2026.

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6. Contact Information

Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers are advised to contact their local authorized Peugeot dealer or the Peugeot customer service department for further details regarding this recall (Company Recall Code: M4S). The official EU Safety Gate alert can be referenced at the following URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098823

Recall Timeline

  • **Current** – Recall announced via EU Safety Gate
  • **Ongoing** – Consumers advised to stop using product
  • **Ongoing** – Refund or replacement available from manufacturer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I identify the recalled Passenger car?

A: Check the product label and packaging against the official EU Safety Gate recall notice (Case #SR/01379/26).

Q: What should I do if I own the recalled Passenger car?

A: The recall notice advises consumers to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.

Q: How do I get a refund or replacement for the recalled Passenger car?

A: Contact the manufacturer or retailer using the information in the recall notice.

Q: What are the health risks from this chemical hazard?

A: The recall notice identifies specific chemicals of concern. Contact a healthcare provider if you have health concerns.

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Disclaimer: Information on this page is summarized from official EU Safety Gate recall notices.
Reclia is a recall information database and does not conduct product testing, safety certification,
or independent investigations.

Consumers should refer to the original EU Safety Gate notice
for complete details and official instructions.




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