Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PEUGEOT
Model Of Vehicle
505
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
86V019000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Install Replacement Bolts Which Are Properly Heat Treated.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Peugeot, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19851101
End Of Manufacture
19851201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
200
Date Owners Notified
19860127
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Peugeot, Inc.
Date Report Received
19860105