Storage: tank assemblyRecall 96V-028 · 1988–1992 Peugeot 505
PEUGEOT, INC. recall 96V-028 covers 3,561 1988–1992 Peugeot 505 for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 5, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V028000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE CORROSION PROTECTION OF THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING DETERIORATES ALLOWING WATER AND FOREIGN MATERIAL TO CORRODE THE TANK MOUNTING FLANGE DIRECTLY.
The risk
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.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING FLANGE CRADLE.
SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS AND SW8 VEHICLES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT PEUGEOT AT 1-800-345-5549. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.