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KNOWN FAULT · Peugeot

Subframe with a faulty rust treatment that can break (Peugeot 308 built in February–March 2015, 2021 recall)

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Engine / equipment
Peugeot 308 (with 2008, 3008 and 5008) built between 16 February and 16 March 2015
Period mentioned
Recall of May 2021
Symptoms
No symptoms described; if the subframe breaks from corrosion, the car can lose control.
Possible cause described
According to the official notice (Rappel Conso), the subframe can corrode and break because of a faulty rust treatment, which can make the car lose control. It affects cars built between 16 February and 16 March 2015. The notice gives neither the repair nor the number of cars.
Check for the garage
Ask Peugeot by VIN whether your car is in that range and whether the subframe was checked; if it is from early 2015, ask for it to be looked at at the next service.
Cost cited in the source
Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free under the recall.

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How is it checked?

Ask Peugeot by VIN whether your car is in that range and whether the subframe was checked; if it is from early 2015, ask for it to be looked at at the next service.

What are the symptoms?

No symptoms described; if the subframe breaks from corrosion, the car can lose control.

Which cars and years does it affect?
Brands
Peugeot
Engine / equipment
Peugeot 308 (with 2008, 3008 and 5008) built between 16 February and 16 March 2015
Period mentioned
Recall of May 2021

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