Recall
Peugeot 405 — 89V161000
NHTSA ID
89V161000
Make
Peugeot
Model
405
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1989-09-28
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Units Affected
5,708
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.