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Passenger cars (Peugeot 208, 2008) - Repair

Official notice

3 Jun 2021

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:MediumCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Peugeot 208, 2008) - Repair. Fuel system (high-pressure fuel pump) defect. ■ Defective component: Fuel system (high-pressure fuel pump). ■ Nature and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Improper welding during manufacture may leave metal particles from welding inside the high-pressure fuel pump, interfering with operation of the fuel pressure control valve. This may result in insufficient fuel injection pressure, illumination of the warning light, difficulty starting the engine and insufficient power. Published 2021-06-03.

What to do now

(Recall) 外-3222 ■ Corrective measures: Check the high-pressure fuel pump serial number on all vehicles. If affected, replace the high-pressure fuel pump with a non-defective unit and also replace the high-pressure fuel pipe with a new one.

Recall number

外-3222

Official notice

2021-06-03

The hazard

Fuel system (high-pressure fuel pump) defect. ■ Defective component: Fuel system (high-pressure fuel pump). ■ Nature and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Improper welding during manufacture may leave metal particles from welding inside the high-pressure fuel pump, interfering with operation of the fuel pressure control valve. This may result in insufficient fuel injection pressure, illumination of the warning light, difficulty starting the engine and insufficient power.

How to check if you're affected

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Recall Numbers

外-3222

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Affected products

Product 1

プジョー「208」「2008」

Hazard

Fuel system (high-pressure fuel pump) defect. ■ Defective component: Fuel system (high-pressure fuel pump). ■ Nature and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Improper welding during manufacture may leave metal particles from welding inside the high-pressure fuel pump, interfering with operation of the fuel pressure control valve. This may result in insufficient fuel injection pressure, illumination of the warning light, difficulty starting the engine and insufficient power.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Groupe PSA Japan株式会社

Phone

0120-840-240

Brand: Peugeot. Contact: Groupe PSA Japan株式会社. Phone 0120-840-240.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

消費者庁 — 修理

Recall details

Recall number

外-3222

Event id

CAA-00000027809

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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