PEUGEOT 208 — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-05-20

Peugeot 208 vehicles have improperly tightened lower control arm bolts

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-20
Manufacturer	PEUGEOT
Models affected	208
Model year	Model year 2026
Defect	On some Peugeot 208 V2 the lower control arm upper bolts are not tightened according to specification during assembly. This can result in a loosen lower control arm, which may cause clunking noise at the front. In worst in case scenario a loose lower control arm can result in a potential risk of loss of vehicle control.
Component	208 2026
Recall type	Safety Recall
Remedy	Please contact your local Authorised PEUGEOT Dealer
Recall number	M4R
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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