Peugeot 1984–1985 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled November 26, 1984 · NHTSA recall 84V151000 · Peugeot
Remedy
A REPLACEMENT CAP WILL BE SENT TO EACH OWNER OF AN AFFECTED VEHICLE, FREE OF CHARGE.
Units
18,232 units
Description
THE FUEL CAPS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." CONTACT WITH FUEL CAUSES THE FUEL CAP GASKET TO SWELL, PREVENTING ADEQUATE SEALING BETWEEN CAP AND FILLER OPENING.
What to do
A REPLACEMENT CAP WILL BE SENT TO EACH OWNER OF AN AFFECTED VEHICLE, FREE OF CHARGE.
Product
Peugeot 505
Manufacturer(s)
PEUGEOT, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →