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Passenger car (Peugeot 208 and 5 other models) - Repair
Official notice
22 Feb 2023
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger car (Peugeot 208 and 5 other models) - Repair. Engine (timing belt) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Engine (timing belt). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Some timing belts, which are designed to be immersed in engine oil, are deteriorating due to changes in the engine oil caused by certain fuels or additives. As a result, the surface of the timing belt peels off, damaging the brake vacuum pump and reducing the function of the brake booster. Published 2023-02-22.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 外-3566. ■ Corrective measures: Perform the following measures on all vehicles. ① Inspect the timing belt. If deterioration is found, replace the timing belt, vacuum pump and oil filter with new parts. ② Update the engine ECU software with a corrective program to add a warning function for reduced brake booster performance.
Units affected
26,994
Recall number
外-3566
Official notice
2023-02-22
The hazard
The hazard
Engine (timing belt) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Engine (timing belt). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Some timing belts, which are designed to be immersed in engine oil, are deteriorating due to changes in the engine oil caused by certain fuels or additives. As a result, the surface of the timing belt peels off, damaging the brake vacuum pump and reducing the function of the brake booster.
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Brand: Peugeot. Contact: Automobiles PEUGEOT 専用フリーダイヤル. Phone 0120-840-240, 0120-55-4106.
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