1989 Peugeot 505 Recalls

1. Recall Description

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

   Possible Effects

   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.

   Action

   DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING FLANGE CRADLE.

   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.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1987-02-01 - 1991-07-01

   Vehicles Affected

   3561

2. Recall Description

   POSSIBLE OVERLOADING OF REAR AXLE IF THE VEHICLE IS LOADED WITH 8 PEOPLE PLUS CARGO.

   Possible Effects

   OVERLOADING OF THE REAR AXLE WILL RESULT IN DIFFICULTVEHICLE HANDLING, AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ANACCIDENT.

   Action

   INSTALL CORRECTED PLACARD

   Notes

   SYSTEM:TIRE RESERVE LOAD LABELVEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER CARS

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1988-02-01 - 1989-08-01

   Vehicles Affected

   999