Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 84V-151 · 1984–1985 Peugeot 505
PEUGEOT, INC. recall 84V-151 covers 18,232 1984–1985 Peugeot 505 for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on November 26, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V151000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FUEL CAPS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." CONTACT WITH FUEL CAUSES THE FUEL CAP GASKET TO SWELL, PREVENTING ADEQUATE SEALING BETWEEN CAP AND FILLER OPENING.
The fix
A REPLACEMENT CAP WILL BE SENT TO EACH OWNER OF AN AFFECTED VEHICLE, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL FILLER CAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE LACK OF A SEAL CAN CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN THE TANKIS FULL. IN ADDITION, CONTACT WITH FUEL MAY ALSO CAUSE THE INNER PORTION OF THECAPS TO DISSOLVE CAUSING THE CAP TO CRACK OR BREAK. A FIRE COULD OCCUR INEITHER CASE AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1983 to June 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.