Peugeot 508 V2: On Some Traction Battery Cells The Alignment Of The Electrodes May Be Out Of Specification

Peugeot is recalling 6 units of the 2023+ Peugeot 508 V2 and 3008 V2 because some battery cells may have misaligned electrodes that could cause toxic fumes or battery overheating. The affected vehicles need their traction battery replaced. This recall applies to vehicles in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
PEUGEOT
Product
Vehicles: PEUGEOT 508 V2, PEUGEOT 3008 V2. Units affected: 6
Reason
On affected vehicles the alignment of the electrodes may be out of specification on some cells of the traction batteries which may result in the release of toxic fumes or a thermal runaway. Remedy: Replace the traction / drive battery.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2020-12-08
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/cb0be4a0-c276-4cd9-bcd5-f11cca2708f6