We trusted our seatbelts without question—this shocking fault changes that
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A popular family car could be hiding a safety flaw that’s gone unnoticed for years.
Now, almost 200 Aussie drivers are being urged to take immediate action.
The issue lies deep within the rear seats—and it could put lives at risk.
Peugeot has issued a recall for 199 previous-generation 308 Wagon vehicles produced between 2015 and 2018.
According to Inchcape European Automotive—Peugeot’s Australian distributor—the problem stems from the outboard rear seatbelts, which may fail under stress.
‘The upper anchorage points for the seatbelts in the second-row left and right-hand seating positions may not meet load specifications. As a result, the seatbelt may not operate as intended,’ the company said in its recall notice.
This means that in the event of a crash, the seatbelts might not perform properly—placing back-seat passengers in serious danger.
‘If the seatbelt does not operate as intended, the occupant may not receive the full protection of the seatbelt system. This could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants,’ the notice continued.
Peugeot is urging owners of affected vehicles to contact an authorised Peugeot dealer as soon as possible.
The fix will be carried out free of charge, but vehicle owners must schedule an appointment to have the defect rectified.
A full list of affected Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) has been attached to the original recall notice.
Drivers with questions or concerns are advised to reach out to the Peugeot Customer Relations Team on 1800 307 607.
The issue serves as a stark reminder of how even minor-seeming faults can have major consequences.
If a manufacturing fault wasn’t enough to make you second-guess your car’s safety, enforcement around seatbelt use is adding to the frustration.
Some drivers say they’re being fined unfairly—despite believing they did everything right.
It’s sparked fresh debate about how seatbelt rules are applied and whether the current system is truly working.
Read more: Are the new seatbelt fines fair? Drivers say the system is flawed and it's costing them big
Could a hidden fault in your back seat be the difference between safety and tragedy?
Now, almost 200 Aussie drivers are being urged to take immediate action.
The issue lies deep within the rear seats—and it could put lives at risk.
Peugeot has issued a recall for 199 previous-generation 308 Wagon vehicles produced between 2015 and 2018.
According to Inchcape European Automotive—Peugeot’s Australian distributor—the problem stems from the outboard rear seatbelts, which may fail under stress.
‘The upper anchorage points for the seatbelts in the second-row left and right-hand seating positions may not meet load specifications. As a result, the seatbelt may not operate as intended,’ the company said in its recall notice.
Peugeot recalls 308 Wagon over seatbelt fault. Image source: CarExpert
This means that in the event of a crash, the seatbelts might not perform properly—placing back-seat passengers in serious danger.
‘If the seatbelt does not operate as intended, the occupant may not receive the full protection of the seatbelt system. This could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants,’ the notice continued.
Peugeot is urging owners of affected vehicles to contact an authorised Peugeot dealer as soon as possible.
The fix will be carried out free of charge, but vehicle owners must schedule an appointment to have the defect rectified.
A full list of affected Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) has been attached to the original recall notice.
Drivers with questions or concerns are advised to reach out to the Peugeot Customer Relations Team on 1800 307 607.
The issue serves as a stark reminder of how even minor-seeming faults can have major consequences.
If a manufacturing fault wasn’t enough to make you second-guess your car’s safety, enforcement around seatbelt use is adding to the frustration.
Some drivers say they’re being fined unfairly—despite believing they did everything right.
It’s sparked fresh debate about how seatbelt rules are applied and whether the current system is truly working.
Read more: Are the new seatbelt fines fair? Drivers say the system is flawed and it's costing them big
Could a hidden fault in your back seat be the difference between safety and tragedy?
