Recall
Peugeot 505 — 96V028000
NHTSA ID
96V028000
Make
Peugeot
Model
505
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1996-01-05
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
3,561
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.