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Recall 97V-038

PEUGEOT, INC. recalled the 1990 to 1992 Peugeot 405: Exterior lighting (headlights).

At a glance

Campaign number
97V-038
Reported
March 11, 1997
Vehicles affected
10,816 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

A gradual deterioration of the headlight plastic lens occurs.

The risk

Reduced lighting from the lens can cause visibility problems increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace both front headlight assemblies.

Notes from the manufacturer

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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].

Affected vehicles