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Safety recall · 89V161000

Fuel system: filler pipe and cap Peugeot recall

PEUGEOT, INC. reported this recall to NHTSA on September 28, 1989. It covers about 5,708 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V161000
Reported
Sep 28, 1989
Vehicles
5,708
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Fuel leakage exceeds the requirements of fmvss 301 in a rear barrier crash.

The risk

VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301.

The fix

Install protective buffers; relocate fuel pump and filer to assure compliance.

Contacts

System: fuel/fmvss 301.Vehicle description: sedans and sports wagons.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Peugeot dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V161000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1989 Peugeot 40545D
1990 Peugeot 40524C

Questions

Is the 89V161000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PEUGEOT, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V161000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V161000 announced?

PEUGEOT, INC. reported it to NHTSA on September 28, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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