Peugeot
308
38 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
If your 308 is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Peugeot dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.
Notices on record
38
Peugeot 308 · DVSA register
All recall notices.
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Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
R/2025/344 · 18 Aug 2025
18 Aug 2025Defect
Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Remedy
Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.
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Built 14 Oct 2016 – 14 May 2021
~604 vehicles affected
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Peugeot Fuel Pipe
R/2025/277 · 18 Jul 2025
18 Jul 2025Defect
On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.
Remedy
Retighten the affected connections.
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Built 2 Apr 2024 – 17 Apr 2025
~1,062 vehicles affected
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Peugeot DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.
R/2025/246 · 3 Jul 2025
3 Jul 2025Defect
Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
Remedy
Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.
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Built 13 Jan 2021 – 31 Jan 2023
~6,799 vehicles affected
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Peugeot 308 408 3008 5008 Fuel Pipe Leakage
R/2025/054 · 13 Feb 2025
13 Feb 2025Defect
Affected vehicles may face potential leakage of the under-bonnet fuel pipe due to a weakness of its crimping.
Remedy
Change the fuel pipe.
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Built 15 Feb 2023 – 13 Sep 2024
~17 vehicles affected
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Peugeot 208308 eVCU update
R/2025/045 · 7 Feb 2025
7 Feb 2025Defect
Affected vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high.
Remedy
Update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software.
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Built 27 Jun 2023 – 20 Feb 2024
~307 vehicles affected
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Peugeot 308408 Door ECU software update.
R/2025/029 · 27 Jan 2025
27 Jan 2025Defect
Affected vehicles have been equipped with a door control unit which does not have the latest software version.
Remedy
Update the door control unit software on the driver and passenger side.
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Built 31 Aug 2023 – 25 Sep 2024
~2,529 vehicles affected
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Peugeot 308 E-call not working due to duplicate IMEI
R/2024/237 · 29 May 2024
29 May 2024Defect
On affected vehicles equipped with E-call the device may not function when trying to connect to E-Call (Emergency Call) and B-Call (Breakdown Call) due to incorrect BSRF (On-board radiocommunication transmitter) configuration and as a result does not comply with regulatory requirements.
Remedy
Check and replace the Radio frequency connectivity box.
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Built 8 Jun 2022 – 7 Jun 2023
~2 vehicles affected
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THE FILTERING PERFORMANCE OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION
R/2020/331 · 13 Nov 2020
13 Nov 2020Defect
The filtering performance of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) may not meet the required specification.
Remedy
Replace the DPF on affected vehicles.
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Built 1 Apr 2019 – 15 Jul 2019
~959 vehicles affected
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THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER
R/2019/351 · 18 Oct 2019
18 Oct 2019Defect
Engine management software issue could cause damage to the diesel particulate filter.
Remedy
Replace the filter and update the engine management software.
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Built 12 Jan 2017 – 30 Mar 2019
~117 vehicles affected
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DUE TO THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE THE NOX EMISSIONS MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATORY LIMITS
R/2019/330 · 26 Sep 2019
26 Sep 2019Defect
The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which do not comply with the regulatory limits.
Remedy
Download new engine management software
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Built 25 Sep 2013 – 15 May 2016
~9,218 vehicles affected
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A PLASTIC COMPONENT INSIDE THE EXHAUST LINE COULD UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DAMAGE THE DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER
R/2019/136 · 26 Apr 2019
26 Apr 2019Defect
A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain conditions damage the Diesel particle filter.
Remedy
Check and if necessary replace the particle filter.
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Built 28 Jan 2018 – 7 May 2018
~2,686 vehicles affected
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Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened
R/2018/185 · 19 Jul 2018
19 Jul 2018Defect
On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
Remedy
The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque
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Built 27 Apr 2018 – 30 May 2018
~47 vehicles affected
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Engine could overheat leading to failure
R/2018/176 · 17 Jul 2018
17 Jul 2018Defect
Engine could overheat leading to failure in extreme cases
Remedy
Download new engine management software
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Built 23 Feb 2017 – 23 Mar 2018
~683 vehicles affected
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FRONT WISHBONE RETAINING BOLTS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
R/2017/166 · 24 May 2017
24 May 2017Defect
The front suspension wishbone fixing bolts may have a non-conformity which could lead to a risk of them breaking. The driver would be aware of a change in the behaviour of the vehicle�s directional control.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the front suspension wishbone fixing bolts
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Built 3 Dec 2014 – 22 Jan 2015
~1,051 vehicles affected
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STARTER MOTOR MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
R/2017/140 · 24 Apr 2017
24 Apr 2017Defect
A possible nonconformity of an internal component of the starter motor relay could affect the control of the starter motor. This could adversely affect the starting operation and damage the starter motor due to overheating and in extreme cases there is a risk of fire.
Remedy
On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.
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Built 15 May 2016 – 12 Oct 2016
~6,768 vehicles affected
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GLASS PANEL MAY DETACH WITHOUT WARNING
R/2016/195 · 18 Aug 2016
18 Aug 2016Defect
The bonding of the tailgate components may not be to specification this could affect the retention of bonded parts over time. The owner could notice the individual components becoming loose or detached from the tailgate such as brackets bonded trim panels etc� If left unnoticed bonded items could become detached from the tailgate.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the complete tailgate assembly.
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Built 4 Dec 2015 – 8 Dec 2015
~206 vehicles affected
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FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2016/160 · 14 Jul 2016
14 Jul 2016Defect
The fuel injectors supply rail could develop a leak over a period of time leading to a drop in fuel pressure which can affect the operation of the stop start system. In some extreme cases the engine might not restart and a spray of petrol under the bonnet may occur which is a fire risk.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fuel injector supply rail. Where necessary replace the fuel injector supply rail.
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Built 15 Jan 2014 – 12 Jun 2014
~86 vehicles affected
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DOOR MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
R/2016/058 · 31 Mar 2016
31 Mar 2016Defect
A manufacturing defect in one of the components of the door locks could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors. In rare cases the door could unlock and open unexpectedly.
Remedy
On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.
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Built 25 Aug 2015 – 11 Nov 2015
~1,176 vehicles affected
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OIL LEAK MAY DAMAGE ENGINE
R/2016/043 · 10 Mar 2016
10 Mar 2016Defect
An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.
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Built 21 Jan 2016 – 10 Feb 2016
~25 vehicles affected
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FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2015/241 · 9 Dec 2015
9 Dec 2015Defect
The fuel heating device integrated in to the diesel fuel filter cover may be defective and allow heat to build up within the electrical supply connector causing the cover to distort and air to enter the fuel circuit. This could make the vehicles difficult to start and a warning light will be illuminated on the dash board. The engine could be difficult or not possible to start. In the worst cases a diesel fuel leak could eventually appear.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel heater cover. Additionally the electrical connector will be inspected and where necessary replaced.
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Built 3 Sep 2012 – 19 Dec 2014
~12,833 vehicles affected
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POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
R/2015/100 · 26 May 2015
26 May 2015Defect
The fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones may not be to the correct specification. This could lead to the bolts failing and the security of the wishbones being compromised. If this occurs there is a possibility that the directional control of the vehicle could be adversely affected.
Remedy
Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected and replace all the fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones.
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Built 18 Jul 2013 – 2 Dec 2014
~14,840 vehicles affected
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THE INCORRECT GEAR MAY BE SELECTED
R/2014/175 · 17 Dec 2014
17 Dec 2014Defect
On affected vehicles the gear lever reverse locking ring might not be to the correct specification. This could cause difficulty in selecting first and reverse gear or an error when changing between 1st and reverse..
Remedy
Replace the gear lever reverse locking collar.
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Built 5 Sep 2013 – 15 Nov 2013
~184 vehicles affected
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FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
R/2014/026 · 27 Feb 2014
27 Feb 2014Defect
It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
Remedy
Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
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Built 9 Jan 2014 – 14 Jan 2014
~148 vehicles affected
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REAR SCREEN COULD DETACH
R/2013/118 · 9 Oct 2013
9 Oct 2013Defect
On the affected vehicles the rear screen seal may not conform which could lead to water ingress in the boot and poor ageing of the seal. In very rare cases the rear screen could detach.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to remove and refit the rear screen.
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Built 19 Jul 2013
~18 vehicles affected
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LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
R/2013/025 · 20 Feb 2013
20 Feb 2013Defect
On affected vehicles the upper section of the front right shock absorber may not be correctly tightened. This could eventually cause noise or banging and if left may affect the efficiency of the shock absorber.
Remedy
Replace the front right shock absorber.
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Built 10 Dec 2012
~8 vehicles affected
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STEERING MAY DETACH
R/2012/119 · 1 Nov 2012
1 Nov 2012Defect
It is possible the mountings for the steering mechanism to engine subframe may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If this is the case the issue will be highlighted to the driver by noise or play in the steering. If the driver fails to take action to rectify the issue the steering may detach causing a possible loss of control.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to check the torque of the mountings and if necessay replace the steering mechanism.
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Built 14 Jun 2011 – 29 Jul 2011
~642 vehicles affected
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FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2011/017 · 22 Feb 2011
22 Feb 2011Defect
On some 2.0 l HDI vehicles potential contact between the fuel return pipe and the diesel filter support may eventually cause the pipe to become worn through friction.
Remedy
The manufacturer has requested that some protection be added to the pipe to ensure its long-term resistance to wear.
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Built 27 Oct 2009 – 20 Jul 2010
~2,834 vehicles affected
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BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
R/2010/222 · 16 Dec 2010
16 Dec 2010Defect
In very rare circumstances the vacuum pump one way valve may not function correctly which could affect the level of braking assistance.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake vacuum pump one way valve.
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Built 15 Dec 2006 – 31 Mar 2009
~24,220 vehicles affected
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BRAKE MAY BE INADVERTENTLY APPLIED
R/2010/221 · 9 Dec 2010
9 Dec 2010Defect
In certain circumstances it is possible that the passenger could inadvertently apply the service brake. The linkage is accessed above the passenger footwell.
Remedy
Affected vehicles will have a cover fitted above the passenger footwell to close off access to the brake linkage.
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Built 4 Dec 2009 – 21 Sep 2010
~13,263 vehicles affected
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LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
R/2010/157 · 6 Oct 2010
6 Oct 2010Defect
It has been identified that the position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.
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Built 6 Jul 2007 – 7 Mar 2008
~2,903 vehicles affected
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STEERING POWER ASSISTANCE MAY BE REDUCED
R/2010/028 · 15 Mar 2010
15 Mar 2010Defect
It has been identified that an incorrect version of the steering power assistance software has been uploaded.The effect of which may lead to stiffness within the steering system
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have a steering power assistance ECU upgrade.
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Built 10 Nov 2009 – 11 Dec 2009
~5 vehicles affected
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SEAT MAY COLLAPSE WITHOUT WARNING
R/2010/026 · 8 Mar 2010
8 Mar 2010Defect
It has been identified that the front seats may collapse without warning. due to an electrical control box software issue.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the seat electrical control box replaced.
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Built 16 Nov 2006 – 19 Oct 2009
~532 vehicles affected
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POSSIBLE INADVERTENT OPENING OF THE ENGINE BONNET
R/2010/009 · 4 Mar 2010
4 Mar 2010Defect
It has been identified that the welds which secure the bonnet locking assembly may prove inadequate in use. This can result in difficulty closing the bonnet or failure of the lock to properly engage.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have a strengthening component fitted to the bonnet lining to ensure that the trigger cable remains firmly secured to the bonnet. In very rare cases and only if necessarythe bonnet will be replaced.
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Built 10 Sep 2007 – 17 Nov 2007
~7,165 vehicles affected
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LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY
R/2009/105 · 19 Oct 2009
19 Oct 2009Defect
In rare cases the lighting management system may incorrectly detect the lighting switch ring position which may cause the lights to cut out.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and download new version of vehicle exterior lighting software.
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Built 24 May 2007 – 27 Mar 2008
~21,354 vehicles affected
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BREAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED
R/2009/107 · 19 Oct 2009
19 Oct 2009Defect
An internal component of the Brake Master Cylinder may not be in conformity and as such braking performance/efficiency may be affected.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace Master Cylinder.
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Built 23 Mar 2009 – 14 Apr 2009
~456 vehicles affected
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SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
R/2009/033 · 16 Apr 2009
16 Apr 2009Defect
It has been identified that the shield which protects the diesel fuel filter in the event of an impact may be incorrectly positioned. This can result in the possibility that the impact shield is in too close a proximity to the positive terminal of the alternator.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the position of the impact shield checked. Additionally the component will be fitted with an insulator.
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Built 2 May 2008 – 21 Nov 2008
~385 vehicles affected
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LIGHTING HARNESS COULD OVERHEAT RESULTING IN LOSS OF SOME VEHICLE FUNCTIONS
R/2008/184 · 8 Dec 2008
8 Dec 2008Defect
It has been identified that use of a non standard interior lighting harness may cause excessive current flow and possible overheating and damage to a control unit This can result in the loss of a number of vehicle functions.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject wiring harness modified.
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Built 16 Sep 2008 – 17 Sep 2008
~13 vehicles affected
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FUSE BOX MAY CAUSE EQUIPMENT OPERATIONAL FAILURES
R/2008/094 · 17 Jun 2008
17 Jun 2008Defect
It has been identified that the main engine fuse box is not to the correct specification. This can result in operating faults or the failure of certain equipment.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject fuse box replaced.
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Built 27 Feb 2008 – 9 Jun 2008
~7,360 vehicles affected
Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Peugeot dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.
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