Peugeot Recall 96V028000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly

NHTSA recall 96V028000 · announced January 5, 1996 · filed by Peugeot, Inc. · 3,561 units affected

The problem

THE CORROSION PROTECTION OF THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING DETERIORATES ALLOWING WATER AND FOREIGN MATERIAL TO CORRODE THE TANK MOUNTING FLANGE DIRECTLY.

The risk

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.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING FLANGE CRADLE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1988 Peugeot 505
• 1989 Peugeot 505
• 1990 Peugeot 505
• 1991 Peugeot 505
• 1992 Peugeot 505

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.