Seat beltsRecall 89V-158 · 1989–1990 Peugeot 405

PEUGEOT, INC. recall 89V-158 covers 2,888 1989–1990 Peugeot 405 for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 1989.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2,8881 model
ReportedSep 21, 1989Owners notified Dec 12, 1989
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V158000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

THERE MAY BE ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE BETWEEN PASSIVE BELT MOTOR AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.

The risk

PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY AT ALLTIMES WHICH COULD CAUSE MORE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE WEARER OF THE BELT.

What to do

The fix

REPAIR PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM TO ASSURE PROPER OPERATION.

SYSTEM:PASSIVE BELT MOTOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CAR AND SPORTS WAGON.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from February 1, 1988 to August 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. PASSIVE BELTSEA89027 · closed Nov 13, 1989
    NHTSA