Vehicle recall 86V019000 · January 5, 1986
1986 Peugeot 505
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Install replacement bolts which are properly heat treated.
- Notes
- System: electrical. Vehicle description: sedans and station wagons.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V019000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 5, 1986
- Filed by
- PEUGEOT, INC.
- Owner notification
- January 27, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 200
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peugeot 505 (1986): 1986
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