PEUGEOT 208 – statistika z registru

The malfunction indicator light (MIL) may fail to illuminate if the diagnostic system of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF) malfunctions after a fault code has appeared. This could cause the vehicle to operate without the required warning, and resulting in emissions above the regulatory limits. The product does not comply with the Regulation on type-approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information.

The fuel tank may not be leakproof and could allow fuel to leak out. In the event of leakage, leaking fuel may be ignited on hot components or from sparks and catch fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Due to oil carbonisation and high contact pressure, the 7 mm camshaft chain resistance can be reduced. This may cause the camshaft chain to break, leading to an engine failure. This can cause a loss of vehicle's control and increase the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles

The aluminium of the EBS valve block may not fully cast around the valves. This can lead to an internal leak of brake fluid (from one or more of the 12 valve seats) resulting in a reduction of the fluid level and the deactivation of stability control due to damage to the pressure sensor. The brake fluid could come into contact with the printed circuit board and result in the deactivation of all control functions (including the anti-lock system and electronic brake force distribution). The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The oil jet cooling nozzles may be damaged. Failure to cool the crankshaft and/or pistons can cause damage to them and result in the engine stalling. This can lead to a hole forming in the engine casing, causing oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe. This can cause a fire to start in the engine compartment, causing the vehicle to catch fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The software supposed to prevent the engine from stopping suddenly and to transmit data to customer service is not working properly. This can lead the ‘Ready’ mode to be unavailable after the vehicle has been started, to an acceleration power's loss and to the engine suddenly cutting out while driving. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

In certain vehicles fitted with the DV5R E6.3 engine, the nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

A crack located inside the Electric Power Steering motor of the steering rack can cause plastic parts to detach from the worm wheel. This can lead to a steering blockage, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The Motor Control Unit (MCU) can incorrectly indicate an internal loss of insulation, resulting in the clutch opening for safety reasons and an unexpected loss of propulsion. This increases the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The rear axle may not be properly welded, which could result in cracks being formed over time. Consequently, the rear axle could break and cause reduced steerability, increasing the risk of and accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

A fastening clip on the windscreen pillar trim could be rotated by 180°. As a result, when the curtain airbag is deployed, the trim on the windscreen pillar could become detached, injuring the vehicle occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Due to an error in the specific calibration software of the electronic engine control unit (ECU), an incorrect value may be given when the data are processed by the vehicle. This may result in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions that are above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The evaporative emission of the vehicle is too high, causing excessive pollution. The hydrocarbon (HC) level is above the legal limit prescribed for evaporative emissions testing (Type 4). The vehicles do not comply with anti-pollution standards. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the type-approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) nor with the requirements of the Directive 2007/46/EC on the approval of vehicles and trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on if the urea injector stops working. This can lead to higher emissions and poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The rubber in the tyres originally supplied with the car may be inadequate, which can decrease manoeuvrability by affecting the electronic stability programme (ESP), creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The lubrication of the vacuum pump may be insufficient and this can cause it to break, which in turn can lead to reduced braking assistance, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Due to damage to the heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) harness caused by contact with the clutch pedal, the air conditioning may be activated automatically. This could lead to a fire as a result of a short circuit in the wires. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The vehicle may inadvertently accelerate approximately 30 km/h above the set cruise-control speed when cruise control and the ECO mode are activated. This could increase the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Improper torque on wheel/axle connection may lead to the loss of connection between a wheel and the axle (front and rear), or a rupture of the rear brake line/hose or an unexpected opening of a door while driving can occur, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The fuel line can rub against other components, leading to fuel leaks, which create a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The high voltage wiring harness may be defective. This could result in an increased risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The open circuit detecting system on the high voltage circuit may be over-sensitive and could unnecessarily cut off the electric current. As a result, the vehicle may lose power during driving, increasing the risk of an accident. Moreover, it could be impossible to restart or move the vehicle for several minutes. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The fastenings on the rear axle are tightened with incorrect torques. This may lead to loosening of connections, deterioration in braking performance, loss of control over the vehicle and even to a loss of a wheel, thereby endangering the surrounding traffic. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Improperly tightened rear axle components can result in the loss or damage of several parts (rod for the wheel and the chassis, brake caliper, rear axle fixing, ABS sensor, brake housing, brake housing support). This can lead to a loss of driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Improper rings used for rocker panel protectors can cause them to come loose and fall on the road, posing a risk to traffic.Contact may occur between the vacuum hose and the surrounding parts. This may result in loss of the braking assistance, increasing the risk of an accident.The bonnet locking screws are insufficiently tightened. As a result, the bonnet could become detached while driving, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The teeth of the timing belt may wear off prematurely due to excessive dynamic tension in dusty conditions. As a result, the engine may stall at high engine speeds and not being able to restart, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

The vacuum pump may be damaged due to material abrasion of the cog belt.As a result, the braking assistance could be reduced or lost, increasing the risk of an accident.

The high-pressure pump has not been tightened to the engine with the correct torque. As a result, fuel may leak onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic.

The wheel alignment of the front axle may be incorrect.This may result in unstable road handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.

The fixings of the rear shock absorbers are not properly tightened. Consequently, the shock absorbers could fall while the vehicle is in movement increasing the risk of accident to incoming traffic.

The front wheelhouse trims may be insufficiently fastened.As a result, they may become detached in motion, posing a risk to the following traffic.

The steering column may not be manufactured according to the specifications.This may result in steering failure and loss of control over the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.

A plastic component (spacer) included in the exhaust line could damage the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) under certain conditions, creating small cracks or holes. Depending on the amount of damage, the particulate emission level could exceed regulatory limits.

The rear axle connection may be inadequate and could break. As a result, the rear axle may be disconnected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.

The steering column may have been incorrectly fixed to the shaft of the vehicle's steering system. The steering column might consequently detach from the steering system, leading to a loss of steering control.

The front wheel axle assembly may be incorrectly tightened. This may lead to a loss of connection between the steering and the front wheel axle, resulting in an accident causing injury to vehicle occupants or other road users.

Screws anchoring the alternator and the air conditioning compressor may not be tightened to the correct torque. As a result, the alternator or the compressor could detach from the engine and fall onto the road.

The fixing screws of the wheel axles on the rear cross member may not be tightened correctly. As a result, they could loosen leading to a loss of vehicle control while driving.

The front axle may not have been assembled with the correct tightening torques. As result, parts of the front axle could become loose leading to impaired steering capacity of the vehicle.

A problem with a component of the gearbox actuator could prevent gear changing or cause the driver to change to the wrong gear. This could lead to the vehicle moving in the opposite direction to that intended by the driver.

A failure in the manufacturer’s gluing process when assembling the rear spoiler could lead to parts of the spoiler detaching while the vehicle is moving, causing a hazard for following vehicles.

Possible presence of a plastic part in an inlet valve of the ABS/ESP (anti-lock braking system/electronic stabilisation program) unit may cause faulty regulation by the ABS/ESP and untimely wheel-locking.

The welding of the fuel injector of the engine may be incorrect. This can lead to a breakdown of the engine and the display of a warning light and alert message on the dashboard. In extreme circumstances, fuel may leak which could lead to a fire.

Oil may leak from the turbocharger on to hot engine parts which could lead to a fire breaking out, even after the engine has been switched off.

The roll-over valve located inside the petrol tank may not work properly. In case of the vehicle turning over, a fuel leak could occur which may lead to a fire.

On affected vehicles, non-conformity of an internal component of the tailgate stabiliser could eventually prevent the tailgate from being held in the open position.

The possible non-conformity of the front suspension mounting bolts could lead to bolt breakage which could lead to difficulties in controlling the vehicle path.

Risk of loosening the rear wheel’s central nut under certain conditions (after shocks or wheel rolling with a seized bearing), which could cause noise, vibration and taking important clearance at the wheel’s hub.

A lack of conformity in the assembly of an internal component of the ABS/ESP system may result in an inability to modulate the fluid pressure when the ABS/ESP function is used. This may lead to a system malfunction.