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1992 Peugeot 505

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the corrosion protection of the fuel tank mounting deteriorates allowing water and foreign material to corrode the tank mounting flange directly.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank mounting flange cradle.

1991 Peugeot 505

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the corrosion protection of the fuel tank mounting deteriorates allowing water and foreign material to corrode the tank mounting flange directly.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank mounting flange cradle.

1990 Peugeot 505

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the corrosion protection of the fuel tank mounting deteriorates allowing water and foreign material to corrode the tank mounting flange directly.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank mounting flange cradle.

1989 Peugeot 505

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the corrosion protection of the fuel tank mounting deteriorates allowing water and foreign material to corrode the tank mounting flange directly.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank mounting flange cradle.

1989 Peugeot 505

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

possible overloading of rear axle if the vehicle is loaded with 8 people plus cargo.

Corrective Action

overloading of the rear axle will result in difficultvehicle handling, and could result in loss of control of the vehicle and anaccident.

Recall Notes

install corrected placard

1988 Peugeot 505

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the corrosion protection of the fuel tank mounting deteriorates allowing water and foreign material to corrode the tank mounting flange directly.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank mounting flange cradle.

1986 Peugeot 505

Component

Electrical System

Consequence of Defect

retaining bolts used throughout the car which ground certain electrical systems and components were improperly heat treated, making the bolts brittle and subject to breakage. consequence of defect: depending on bolt which fails, the vehicle will experience loss of power to the fuel pump, front and rear lighting, windshield wipers, dashboard lights and/or interior accessories without warning. loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the car to stall which may present a highway hazard. loss of lights and/or windshield wiper action may prevent the driver from having clear vision of the road or have the car be visible to other traffic which may lead to an accident.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

install replacement bolts which are properly heat treated.

1985 Peugeot 505

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

a replacement cap will be sent to each owner of an affected vehicle, free of charge.

1984 Peugeot 505

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

a replacement cap will be sent to each owner of an affected vehicle, free of charge.