NHTSA Recall 84V151000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V151000; Date: Nov. 26, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Peugeot 505; 1985 Peugeot 505
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Peugeot, Inc.
Affected Units:: 18,232
Recall Summary:
The fuel caps on the involved vehicles do not seal properly and are not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity. " contact with fuel causes the fuel cap gasket to swell, preventing adequate sealing between cap and filler opening.
How to Fix:
A replacement cap will be sent to each owner of an affected vehicle, free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel system; fuel filler cap. Consequences of defect: the lack of a seal can cause fuel leakage when the tankis full. In addition, contact with fuel may also cause the inner portion of thecaps to dissolve causing the cap to crack or break. A fire could occur ineither case and could result in injury to occupants.
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