PEUGEOT — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-05-20

Peugeot 208 lower control arm upper bolts are improperly tightened.

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-20
Models affected	208
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.
Remedy	Please contact your local Authorised PEUGEOT Dealer
Recall number	NQ20260520-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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