Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 97V-038 · 1989–1992 Peugeot 405
PEUGEOT, INC. recall 97V-038 covers 10,816 1989–1992 Peugeot 405 for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V038000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF THE HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENS OCCURS.
The risk
REDUCED LIGHTING FROM THE LENS CAN CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEING LATE MARCH 1997.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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1988 to July 31, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.