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NHTSA recall 89V161000

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Campaign
Published byNHTSA (United States)
Campaign number89V161000
ManufacturerPEUGEOT, INC.
Reported1989-09-28
Owners notified1989-11-06
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Units potentially affected5708

What is wrong

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

What can happen

VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301.

The remedy

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

Notes

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

Vehicles this campaign lists
1989 PEUGEOT 405Built 1988-02-01 to 1989-08-01.
1990 PEUGEOT 405Built 1988-02-01 to 1989-08-01.

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