NHTSA Recall 97V038000
Filed by PEUGEOT, INC.. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 1997-03-11. An estimated 10,816 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
A GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF THE HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENS OCCURS.
Risk
REDUCED LIGHTING FROM THE LENS CAN CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
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.