Recall 96V028000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Defect in 1988-1992 PEUGEOT 505
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,561 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V028000 |
| Manufacturer | PEUGEOT, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,561 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE CORROSION PROTECTION OF THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING DETERIORATES ALLOWING WATER AND FOREIGN MATERIAL TO CORRODE THE TANK MOUNTING FLANGE DIRECTLY.
Safety Consequence
OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THIS CORRISON CAN WEAKEN THE FLANGE CAUSING IT TO BREAK ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO DROP AND CONTACT THE SURFACE OF THE GROUND. THE TANK COULD THEN RUPTURE AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING FLANGE CRADLE.
Related Recalls for PEUGEOT
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97V038000 | 1992 PEUGEOT 405 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 10,816 | |
| 94V064000 | 1991 PEUGEOT 405 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 8,341 | |
| 91V105000 | 1991 PEUGEOT MI 16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 689 | |
| 89V231000 | 1989 PEUGEOT 505 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 999 | |
| 89V158000 | 1990 PEUGEOT 405 | SEAT BELTS | 2,888 | |
| 89V161000 | 1990 PEUGEOT 405 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 5,708 | |
| 89V092000 | 1989 PEUGEOT 405 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 4,664 | |
| 86V019000 | 1986 PEUGEOT 505 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 200 | |
| 80V096000 | 1977 PEUGEOT 103-U3 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 9,541 | |
| 78V178000 | 1978 PEUGEOT 504 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 10,000 |