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
1990 Peugeot 505 Recalls