Other: labelsRecall 89V-231 · 1989 Peugeot 505
PEUGEOT, INC. recall 89V-231 covers 999 1989 Peugeot 505 for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V231000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
POSSIBLE OVERLOADING OF REAR AXLE IF THE VEHICLE IS LOADED WITH 8 PEOPLE PLUS CARGO.
The risk
OVERLOADING OF THE REAR AXLE WILL RESULT IN DIFFICULTVEHICLE HANDLING, AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ANACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL CORRECTED PLACARD
SYSTEM:TIRE RESERVE LOAD LABELVEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER CARS
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 February 1, 1988 to August 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.