Peugeot 2008 recalled due to fire risk

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Australian Peugeot distributor Inchcape European Automotive is recalling astir 200 examples of the Peugeot 2008 tiny SUV owed to a imaginable under-bonnet short-circuit that could pb to a fire.

“Due to a manufacturing defect, affected vehicles whitethorn person been assembled with insufficient clearance betwixt the gasoline particulate filter tube and the rod extortion cupful of the 48V loop starter generator," the institution says successful its callback notice.

“Under bedewed conditions, this could origin an electrical hazard and pb to overheating resulting successful a occurrence wrong the motor compartment.

“A conveyance occurrence increases the hazard of superior wounded oregon decease to conveyance occupants, different roadworthy users and/or harm to property.”

  • A full of 197 vehicles are affected, produced between 2024 and 2026
  • The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) database is attached here
  • The archetypal callback announcement is attached here

If you ain an affected vehicle, Peugeot Australia volition interaction you and petition you docket an assignment with an authorised work centre for a escaped inspection and repair.

If you person immoderate further questions, you tin interaction Peugeot Australia connected 1800 307 607, oregon via email astatine .

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