1989 PEUGEOT 405
5 recalls — 4 complaints
97V038000 Mar 11, 1997
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
A GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF THE HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENS OCCURS.
Consequence
REDUCED LIGHTING FROM THE LENS CAN CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES.
94V064000 Apr 7, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Defect Description
THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH A HIGH VOLTAGE IGNITION LEAD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING DETERIORATION OF THE FUEL LINE OVER TIME. THE DETERIORATION OF THE FUEL LINE COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THREE FUEL LINES, CLAMPS AND MOUNTING CLIPS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND REROUTE THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM TO AVOID CONTACT WITH THE HIGH VOLTAGE IGNITION LEAD.
89V161000 Sep 28, 1989
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301 IN A REAR BARRIER CRASH.
Consequence
VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301.
Remedy
INSTALL PROTECTIVE BUFFERS; RELOCATE FUEL PUMP AND FILER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.
89V158000 Sep 21, 1989
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
THERE MAY BE ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE BETWEEN PASSIVE BELT MOTOR AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.
Consequence
PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY AT ALLTIMES WHICH COULD CAUSE MORE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE WEARER OF THE BELT.
Remedy
REPAIR PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM TO ASSURE PROPER OPERATION.
89V092000 Jun 8, 1989
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
INFORMATION REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINTS WAS OMITTED FROM THE OWNERS MANUAL.
Consequence
THIS OMISSION RESULTS IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 210.
Remedy
SEND MISSING PAGE TO OWNERS TO BE PLACED IN THEIR VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 8, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SAFETY BELTS DO NOT RETRACT WHEN PULLED FROM HOUSING. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SEAT BELT'S HAVEN'T BEEN WORKING SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAS TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE THEM REPAIRED. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 1996 IN WHICH SHE THOUGHT THEY WO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Oct 20, 1999
Incident date: Oct 5, 1999
UNDERHOOD FIRE BROKE OUT, TOTALLING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 2, 1999
I PURCHASED THIS USED VEHICLE FROM A PRIVATE PARTY IN NEW JERSEY. WHEN I FILED THE FORMS TO GET A NEW HAMPSHIRE TITLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SALVAGED (WHICH EXPLAINS WHY I HAD SO MANY SUBSEQUENT PROBLEMS). DO I HAVE ANY LEGAL RECOURSE SINCE THE OWNER NEVER DISCLOSED THIS INFORM... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Sep 7, 1995
ENGINE FIRE. *DSH
Fire
NHTSA Safety Investigations — PEUGEOT 405
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA89027
Opened: Jul 19, 1989 — Closed: Nov 13, 1989
PASSIVE BELTS
SUMMARY:ODI ANALYSIS OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE MOTORIZED PASSIVERESTRAINT SYSTEM UTILIZED IN 1989 PEUGEOT 405 VEHICLES INDICATED THATTHE PETITION SHOULD BE GRANTED AND AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS BE OPENED.===
DP89008
Opened: Apr 6, 1989 — Closed: Jul 19, 1989
SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION
SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION
PEUGEOT 405 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PEUGEOT 405 across all model years (1989–1992).
12
Total Recalls
10
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths