1989 Peugeot 405 Recalls

1. Recall Description

   A GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF THE HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENS OCCURS.

   Possible Effects

   REDUCED LIGHTING FROM THE LENS CAN CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

   Action

   DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES.

   Notes

   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 Manufacture Dates

   1988-02-01 - 1991-07-31

   Vehicles Affected

   10816

2. Recall Description

   THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH A HIGH VOLTAGE IGNITION LEAD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING DETERIORATION OF THE FUEL LINE OVER TIME. THE DETERIORATION OF THE FUEL LINE COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

   Possible Effects

   FUEL LEAKED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

   Action

   DEALERS WILL REPLACE THREE FUEL LINES, CLAMPS AND MOUNTING CLIPS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND REROUTE THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM TO AVOID CONTACT WITH THE HIGH VOLTAGE IGNITION LEAD.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE FITTINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT PEUGEOT AT1-201-935-8400. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION''S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1987-11-01 - 1991-07-01

   Vehicles Affected

   8341

3. Recall Description

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

   Possible Effects

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

   Action

   REPAIR PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM TO ASSURE PROPER OPERATION.

   Notes

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

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1988-02-01 - 1989-08-01

   Vehicles Affected

   2888

4. Recall Description

   FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301 IN A REAR BARRIER CRASH.

   Possible Effects

   VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301.

   Action

   INSTALL PROTECTIVE BUFFERS; RELOCATE FUEL PUMP AND FILER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

   Notes

   SYSTEM:FUEL/FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:SEDANS AND SPORTS WAGONS.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1988-02-01 - 1989-08-01

   Vehicles Affected

   5708

5. Recall Description

   INFORMATION REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINTS WAS OMITTED FROM THE OWNERS MANUAL.

   Possible Effects

   THIS OMISSION RESULTS IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 210.

   Action

   SEND MISSING PAGE TO OWNERS TO BE PLACED IN THEIR VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL.

   Notes

   SYSTEM:OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION/FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1988-07-01 - 1988-12-01

   Vehicles Affected

   4664