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Passenger cars (Peugeot 308 and others) - Repair
Official notice
27 Feb 2020
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Peugeot 308 and others) - Repair. Emission control system (catalytic converter) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Emission control system (catalytic converter). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to inappropriate material selection for the catalytic converter, an electrical potential difference at the connection between the catalytic converter and the flexible pipe may cause galvanic corrosion of the flange on the catalytic converter side. This may create a hole in the flange and allow exhaust gas to leak. Published 2020-02-27.
What to do now
(Recall) 外‐2983 ■ Corrective measures: Replace the catalytic converter on all vehicles with an improved part.
Official notice
2020-02-27
The hazard
The hazard
Emission control system (catalytic converter) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Emission control system (catalytic converter). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to inappropriate material selection for the catalytic converter, an electrical potential difference at the connection between the catalytic converter and the flexible pipe may cause galvanic corrosion of the flange on the catalytic converter side. This may create a hole in the flange and allow exhaust gas to leak.
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Brand: Peugeot. Contact: Groupe PSA Japan株式会社. Phone 0120-840-240.
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