Vehicle recall 97V038000 · March 11, 1997
1989-1992 Peugeot 405
A gradual deterioration of the headlight plastic lens occurs.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A gradual deterioration of the headlight plastic lens occurs.
- Consequence
- Reduced lighting from the lens can cause visibility problems increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace both front headlight assemblies.
- Notes
- 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 1-800-345-5549.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V038000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 11, 1997
- Filed by
- PEUGEOT, INC.
- Owner notification
- June 30, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,816
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Peugeot 405 (1989-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
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