Peugeot 1979–1980 Equipment recall
Recalled August 27, 1980 · NHTSA recall 80V110000 · Peugeot
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE LENGTH OF THE BLOWER MOTOR WIRE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
10,000 units
Description
THE AIR CONDITIONING UNITS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FILLED WITH AN UNECESSARILY LONG LENGTH OF WIRE FROM THE BLOWER SPEED CONTROL RESISTORS TO THE EVAPORATOR BLOWER MOTOR. DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE WIRE, CHAFING OR PINCHING MAY OCCUR AT SOME POINT, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. THIS WILL STOP THE MOTOR.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE LENGTH OF THE BLOWER MOTOR WIRE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Peugeot 504
Manufacturer(s)
PEUGEOT, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →