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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. Exhaust gas purification system (AdBlue tank) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Exhaust gas purification system (AdBlue tank). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to improper vent design in the AdBlue tank, crystallized urea may clog the vent. This may prevent proper regulation of the tank's internal pressure, resulting in negative pressure and deformation of the tank. The load on the AdBlue priming pump may increase and the warning light may illuminate. In the worst case, exhaust emissions may exceed the prescribed limits. Published 2020-02-27.
What to do now
(Recall) 外‐2983 ■ Corrective measures: Inspect the AdBlue tank cap on all vehicles and replace it with an improved part if affected. If the AdBlue tank is deformed, replace the tank with a new one.
Official notice
2020-02-27
The hazard
The hazard
Exhaust gas purification system (AdBlue tank) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Exhaust gas purification system (AdBlue tank). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to improper vent design in the AdBlue tank, crystallized urea may clog the vent. This may prevent proper regulation of the tank's internal pressure, resulting in negative pressure and deformation of the tank. The load on the AdBlue priming pump may increase and the warning light may illuminate. In the worst case, exhaust emissions may exceed the prescribed limits.
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Brand: Peugeot. Contact: Groupe PSA Japan株式会社. Phone 0120-840-240.
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