Passenger car Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 14, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Database
Record ID: 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 specific units of the Peugeot 208 V2 passenger car. The recall was notified by France and is classified as a serious risk. The action was officially entered into force on 19 May 2026. The recall is being conducted due to a manufacturing issue involving the lower suspension arm. 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.

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): VR3UPHNKXR5176395 – VR3UPHPY3T5000166
– Production Dates: 08.07.2025 – 09.09.2025
– Country of Origin: France
– Notifying Country: France
– Company Recall Code: M4R

3. Hazard Information

The specific danger identified in the recall notice is that the upper bolts on the lower suspension arm may not have been tightened correctly. This defect could cause the suspension arm to loosen. The recall notice states that this condition may create a clicking noise at the front of the vehicle and could potentially lead to a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of an accident. The risk type associated with this defect is “Injuries.”

4. Consumer Action Required

The recall notice specifies that the measure taken is a “Recall of the product from end users.” Consumers who own an affected vehicle should contact an authorized Peugeot dealer to have the vehicle inspected and repaired. The recall action is mandatory and applies to all vehicles within the specified VIN range and production dates.

5. Official Remedy

The official remedy, as notified by the manufacturer, is the recall of the product from end users. The specific corrective action to be performed on the vehicle is not detailed in the source data, but standard procedure for this type of defect involves the inspection and correct tightening or replacement of the upper bolts on the lower suspension arm. The date of entry into force for this measure is 19/05/2026.

6. Contact Information

– Manufacturer: Peugeot
– Company Recall Code: M4R
– Case Number: SR/01584/26
– EU Safety Gate Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099013
– Notifying Country: France

For specific contact details regarding this recall, consumers should contact their local authorized Peugeot dealership or the Peugeot customer service department in their country. The recall notice does not provide a specific phone number or email address.

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