NHTSA Campaign 96V028000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by PEUGEOT, INC. · Reported Jan 5, 1996 · 3,561 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE CORROSION PROTECTION OF THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING DETERIORATES ALLOWING WATER AND FOREIGN MATERIAL TO CORRODE THE TANK MOUNTING FLANGE DIRECTLY.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING FLANGE CRADLE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEUGEOT | 505 | 1988 | 3,561 |
| PEUGEOT | 505 | 1989 | 3,561 |
| PEUGEOT | 505 | 1990 | 3,561 |
| PEUGEOT | 505 | 1991 | 3,561 |
| PEUGEOT | 505 | 1992 | 3,561 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 96V028000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.