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 Peugeot 3008 vehicles affected by this recall were fitted with the DV5R (1.5 BlueHDi) engine and manufactured between 11 October 2017 and 31 January 2023.
Peugeot recall code: MXL
Affected models: 2008, 2008 V2, 208, 208 V2, 3008 V2, 301, 308 V2, 308 V3, 5008 V2, 508 V2, Rifter, Partner, Traveller
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 239,511
More info: Stellantis is recalling over a million cars with 1.5 BlueHDi engines
Source: Rapex Alert 29/2025 SR/02658/25