Passenger car Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Database Record

Case Number: SR/01584/26
Date of Entry: Based on EU Safety Gate data

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1. Recall Summary

The manufacturer Peugeot has initiated a recall for certain passenger cars of the model 208 V2. The recall is a voluntary measure taken by the economic operator (manufacturer) and involves the recall of the product from end users. The action was notified by France, the country of origin for the product. The recall became effective on 19 May 2026. The company recall code for this action is M4R.

The recall is based on a non-compliance finding related to 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 specific risk identified is classified as “Injuries” and the overall risk level is described as “Serious risk.”

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2. Affected Products

– Product: Passenger car
– Brand: Peugeot
– Model Name: 208 V2
– Type/Model Number: e2*2007/46*0639*37, e2*2007/46*0639*36, e2*2007/46*0639*35, e2*2007/46*0639*38, g11*2018/858*00660*02
– Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) Range: VR3UPHNKXR5176395 to VR3UPHPY3T5000166
– Production Dates: 08 July 2025 to 09 September 2025
– Country of Origin: France
– Notifying Country: France
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Barcode: Not specified in the recall notice.

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3. Hazard Information

The danger associated with the affected vehicles is that the upper bolts on the lower suspension arm may not have been tightened correctly. This condition could cause the suspension arm to loosen over time. A symptom of this loosening is a clicking noise at the front of the vehicle. If the arm becomes sufficiently loose, it could lead to a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of an accident.

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.

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4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers who own an affected vehicle should take action in response to the recall. The official measure is a recall of the product from end users. The type of economic operator taking the notified measure is the manufacturer. The date of entry into force for the measure is 19 May 2026.

Consumers are advised to contact an authorized Peugeot dealer or service center to have the vehicle inspected and repaired. The specific instructions for consumers regarding how to arrange the repair are not detailed in the recall notice beyond the general recall process.

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5. Official Remedy

The official remedy for this recall is the inspection and correction of the affected suspension arm bolts. The measure is categorized as a recall of the product from end users. The manufacturer is the economic operator responsible for implementing the remedy. The remedy is intended to address the non-compliance and eliminate the risk of injury by ensuring the upper bolts on the lower suspension arm are tightened to the correct specification.

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6. Contact Information

– Notifying Country: France
– Country of Origin: France
– Company Recall Code: M4R
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099013
– Case Number: SR/01584/26
– Contact details for the manufacturer or local Peugeot dealers: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should contact their local authorized Peugeot dealership for service arrangements.

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