EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Peugeot “3008 V3, 5008 V3” — risk: fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01314/26
Summary
Vehicles may be fitted with cylinder blocks which are missing a cooling nozzle. If a cooling nozzle is missing, the piston may not be cooled down sufficiently, potentially causing it to weaken, warp or break. This could lead to sudden engine failure, causing power transmission loss. This could also trigger thermal runaway leading to fire and injuries of the passengers. The product does not comply with the Regulation…
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Product
Passenger car — Peugeot
- Brand
- Peugeot
- Name / model
- 3008 V3, 5008 V3 · 3008 V3 e2*2018/858*00064*10, 5008 V3 e2*2018/858*00064*10 g11*2018/858*00524*06
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car. 3008 V3 VIN: VR3KAHPY1SS195242 - VR3KAHPY2TS014375; 5008 V3 VIN: VR3KAHPY5SS196572 - VR3KAHPY4TS014488
- Production dates: 3008 V3: 25.11.2025 - 27.11.20255008 V3: 25.11.2025 - 27.11.2025
What is the risk?
- Vehicles may be fitted with cylinder blocks which are missing a cooling nozzle. If a cooling nozzle is missing, the piston may not be cooled down sufficiently, potentially causing it to weaken, warp or break. This could lead to sudden engine failure, causing power transmission loss. This could also trigger thermal runaway leading to fire and injuries of the passengers. 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 13/04/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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