1986 PEUGEOT 505 Recall

Campaign:

86V019000 on 02/09/1986

Component:

Electrical system

Manufactured:

10/31/1985 - 11/30/1985

Affected:

200

Defect:

Retaining bolts used throughout the car which ground certain electrical systems and components were improperly heat treated, making the bolts brittle and subject to breakage. consequence of defect: depending on bolt which fails, the vehicle will experience loss of power to the fuel pump, front and rear lighting, windshield wipers, dashboard lights and/or interior accessories without warning. loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the car to stall which may present a highway hazard. loss of lights and/or windshield wiper action may prevent the driver from having clear vision of the road or have the car be visible to other traffic which may lead to an accident.

Correction:

Install replacement bolts which are properly heat treated.

Notes:

System: electrical. vehicle description: sedans and station wagons.

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