NHTSA recall 97V038000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 97V038000 |
| Manufacturer | PEUGEOT, INC. |
| Reported | 1997-03-11 |
| Owners notified | 1997-06-30 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Units potentially affected | 10816 |
What is wrong
A GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF THE HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENS OCCURS.
What can happen
REDUCED LIGHTING FROM THE LENS CAN CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
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.
| 1989 PEUGEOT 405 | Built 1988-02-01 to 1991-07-31. |
|---|---|
| 1990 PEUGEOT 405 | Built 1988-02-01 to 1991-07-31. |
| 1991 PEUGEOT 405 | Built 1988-02-01 to 1991-07-31. |
| 1992 PEUGEOT 405 | Built 1988-02-01 to 1991-07-31. |
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