| Make : PEUGEOT | Model : 505 | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19870201 - 19910701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V028000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19960305 | Date Received by ODI: 19960105 | Date Added to Database: 19960206 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PEUGEOT, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PEUGEOT, INC. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3561 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE CORROSION PROTECTION OF THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING DETERIORATES ALLOWING WATER AND FOREIGN MATERIAL TO CORRODE THE TANK MOUNTING FLANGE DIRECTLY. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING FLANGE CRADLE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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