Peugeot Traveller: Wheel May Detach
Peugeot is recalling 84 Traveller and Expert 4 vehicles because wheel bolts may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing. If not corrected, wheels could become damaged or detach while driving, potentially causing loss of control. Peugeot will inspect and tighten the wheel bolts on affected vehicles, and replace bolts or wheels if necessary.
- Recalling firm
- PEUGEOT
- Product
- Vehicles: PEUGEOT TRAVELLER, PEUGEOT EXPERT 4. Units affected: 84
- Reason
- It has been identified that the wheel bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The driver may experience a vibration through the steering wheel. However it not rectified there is a risk that the wheels may become damaged over time or the wheel could in extreme cases could detach from the vehicle whilst driving. This could cause loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check the tightness of the road wheel bolts and rectify as necessary. In certain cases the replacement of the bolt(s) and wheel(s) may be necessary.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-02-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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