Peugeot 308 Electric: On Affected Vehicles Due To A Potential Lack Of Electric Parking Brake Application When The Driver Presses The Throttle Pedal To Start Driving From A Parking Position On A Slope

PEUGEOT 308 Electric Recall Summary Peugeot is recalling 76 units of the 308 Electric due to a software issue in the Motor Control Unit. When starting from a parked position on a slope, the electric parking brake may not fully engage when the driver presses the accelerator, potentially causing the vehicle to roll backward until brakes are applied. The fix involves updating the vehicle's Motor Control Unit software.

Recalling firm
PEUGEOT
Product
Vehicles: PEUGEOT 308 Electric. Units affected: 76
Reason
On affected vehicles due to a potential lack of electric parking brake application when the driver presses the throttle pedal to start driving from a parking position on a slope the vehicle could move in the opposite direction until the driver pushes the brakes and stops the vehicle. Remedy: Update the MCU (Motor Control Unit) with modified software.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2023-10-09
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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