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Passenger cars (Peugeot 308 and others) - Repair
Official notice
28 May 2020
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Peugeot 308 and others) - Repair. Body (front subframe) defect. ■ Defective component: Body (front subframe). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to improper maintenance of manufacturing equipment, some front subframes have insufficient rustproofing treatment. Consequently, corrosion may develop inside the subframe, causing it to break. In the worst case, the lower arm may no longer be properly retained, impairing driving stability. Published 2020-05-28.
What to do now
(Recall) 外-3037 ■ Corrective measures: Replace the front subframe with an improved part on all vehicles.
Recall number
外-3037
Official notice
2020-05-28
The hazard
The hazard
Body (front subframe) defect. ■ Defective component: Body (front subframe). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to improper maintenance of manufacturing equipment, some front subframes have insufficient rustproofing treatment. Consequently, corrosion may develop inside the subframe, causing it to break. In the worst case, the lower arm may no longer be properly retained, impairing driving stability.
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Brand: Peugeot. Contact: 0120-840-240 プジョーコール. Phone 0120-840-240, 0120-55-4160.
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