shortages and supply difficulties continue for the firm Sosho After the episode with the 308 and the return to needle counters last year, it was the turn of the new Peugeot 3008 and 5008 to get the old rear lights of the non-restyled models!
The deficit continues
After covid, various industries at the global level are regularly experiencing difficulties. This is blamed on a series of events that contribute to bottlenecks in certain parts such as semiconductors, for example.
The production of the latter will increase very slightly, because the factories that allow them to be designed require a lot of time to build.
A struggling French manufacturer
At Peugeot, several important spare parts for the group’s cars come from the same Japanese supplier, Aisin.
And supply issues are focused on 3d phonesthem NAC navigation systemsthem plug-in hybrid versions or automatic transmissions. Recently there have been problems with taillights on 3008 and 5008.
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Unique factory versions
Faced with a supply problem, Socho had to innovate. Or rather, rework the bottom of the boxes!
For him Peugeot 3008 and 5008, rear lights of non-restyling versions (until 2020) are installed. And this is from August 15.
These factory modifications apply to the Active, Active Pack and Allure trims. They have been instructed by dealers to notify customers of this unforeseen production change.
Source: Auto Plus
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