NHTSA Recall 96V028000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V028000; Date: Jan. 5, 1996
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Peugeot 505; 1989 Peugeot 505; 1990 Peugeot 505; 1991 Peugeot 505; 1992 Peugeot 505
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Peugeot, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,561
Recall Summary:
The corrosion protection of the fuel tank mounting deteriorates allowing water and foreign material to corrode the tank mounting flange directly.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank mounting flange cradle.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly. Vehicle description: station wagons and sw8 vehicles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact peugeot at 1-800-345-5549. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 5, 1996
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