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Stellantis Korea Co., Ltd. Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi, Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi, Peugeot 508 1.5 BlueHDi, Peugeot 508 1.5 B… — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-11-06

Peugeot 308, 508, 2008 timing chain component design lacks sufficient clearance

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-11-06
Manufacturer	Stellantis Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi, Peugeot 308 1.5 BlueHDi, Peugeot 508 1.5 BlueHDi, Peugeot 508 1.5 BlueHDi, Peugeot 2008 1.5 BlueHDi, Peugeot 2008 1.5 BlueHDi, Peugeot 3008 1.5 BlueHDi, Peugeot 5008 1.5 BlueHDi, Citroen C3 Aircross 1.5 BlueHDi, Citroen C4 Cactus 1.5 BlueHDi, Citroen C4 Piccaso 1.5 BlueHDi, Citroen C5 Aircross 1.5 BlueHDi, DS3 Crossback 1.5 BlueHDi, DS4 Crossback 1.5 BlueHDi
Units affected	8962
Defect	During the design process of the timing chain component that drives the intake and exhaust camshaft sprockets, sufficient clearance between the chains may not have been considered. In such cases, as carbon accumulates in the engine oil over time, the friction of the timing chain increases, and fatigue accumulates, which can lead to abnormal noise during driving or starting. Rarely, there is a possibility that the timing chain may break, making it impossible to start the engine, or causing the engine to stall while driving. This recall is initiated due to the confirmation of these possibilitie…
Component	Engine (Power Generating System) Other
Remedy	Replacement of related parts (timing chain kit)
Recall number	K5915
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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