Defect Description For Recall
The Corrosion ProteCTIon Of The Fuel Tank Mounting Deteriorates Allowing Water And Foreign Material To Corrode The Tank Mounting Flange Directly.
Make Of Vehicle
PEUGEOT
Model Of Vehicle
505
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
96V028000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Tank Mounting Flange Cradle.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Peugeot, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19870201
End Of Manufacture
19910701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3561
Date Owners Notified
19960305
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Peugeot, Inc.
Date Report Received
19960105