Peugeot 405 recalls

10 official safety recalls for the Peugeot 405 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Brake servo valve may cause loss of assistance

    Reported February 1, 2000DVSA recall R/2000/00492,025 vehicles affected

    A brake servo valve may not function correctly, causing loss of brake assistance. The valve will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE
    Defect
    There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve.

  2. Headlight lenses may deteriorate

    Reported March 11, 1997Model years 1989–1992NHTSA campaign 97V03800010,816 vehicles affected

    The plastic headlight lenses can gradually deteriorate, reducing lighting and visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace both front headlight assemblies.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
    Defect
    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.

  3. Fuel feed pipe may seep

    Reported October 29, 1996Model years 1993–1996DVSA recall R/1996/08712,912 vehicles affected

    Defective sealing may allow fuel to seep where the feed pipe connects to the injector rail. Dealers will fit a modified clip to the pipe.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL FEED PIPE SEEPAGE
    Defect
    Due to possible defective sealing there is a risk of seepage from the fuel feed pipe where it connects to the injector rail on some 405 models.
    Remedy
    All vehicles potentially affected by this campaign are being recalled to Peugeot dealers for the fitment of a modified clip to the fuel feed pipe.

  4. Airbag may not deploy

    Reported March 9, 1995Model years 1994DVSA recall R/1995/0167,797 vehicles affected

    The airbag system's rotary connector may fail and interrupt its electrical supply, preventing deployment in a crash. The airbag electrical system will be modified.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
    Defect
    The rotary connector on the air bag system can fail and cause interruption to the air bag electrical supply. This may prevent the air bag deploying in the event of an accident.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles for a modification to the air bag electrical system.

  5. Fuel line may wear and leak

    Reported April 7, 1994Model years 1989–1991NHTSA campaign 94V0640008,341 vehicles affected

    The fuel supply line may contact an ignition lead and deteriorate, causing a leak in the engine compartment that could lead to a fire if exposed to an ignition source. Dealers will replace three fuel lines, clamps and clips, and reroute the system.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
    Defect
    THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH A HIGH VOLTAGE IGNITION LEAD IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING DETERIORATION OF THE FUEL LINE OVER TIME. THE DETERIORATION OF THE FUEL LINE COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
    Consequence
    FUEL LEAKED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THREE FUEL LINES, CLAMPS AND MOUNTING CLIPS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND REROUTE THE FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM TO AVOID CONTACT WITH THE HIGH VOLTAGE IGNITION LEAD.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE FITTINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES; SEDANS AND STATION WAGONS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT PEUGEOT AT1-201-935-8400. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  6. Front suspension wishbone bracket weld may fail

    Reported October 29, 1993Model years 1992–1993DVSA recall R/1993/07027,859 vehicles affected

    The weld attaching the front suspension lower wishbone bracket to the subframe may be defective, potentially affecting driving quality in extreme conditions. The weld will be checked; the attachment will be reinforced with bolts or, in extreme cases, the subframe replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT SUSPENSION WISHBONE BRACKET
    Defect
    The welding attaching the front suspension lower wishbone bracket to the subframe may be suspect. In extreme conditions this could affect the driving quality of the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles and check the integrity of the subject welding. Where this is not to specification the subframe attachment will be reinforced by bolting or in extreme cases the subframe will be changed.

  7. Injector clamps may allow fuel to leak

    Reported March 23, 1993Model years 1992–1993DVSA recall R/1993/024323 vehicles affected

    Injector retaining clamps may not be tight enough, allowing fuel to leak around the injectors. Clamp bolts will be tightened to specification.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE PETROL LEAKAGE
    Defect
    The injector retaining clamps may not have been correctly tightened. This could result in leakage of fuel from around the injectors.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles and ensure that the injector clamp bolts are tightened to the manufacturers specification.

  8. Fuel may leak in a rear barrier crash

    Reported September 28, 1989Model years 1989–1990NHTSA campaign 89V1610005,708 vehicles affected

    Fuel leakage in a rear barrier crash exceeds the stated safety requirements. Protective buffers will be installed and the fuel pump and filler relocated.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
    Defect
    FUEL LEAKAGE EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301 IN A REAR BARRIER CRASH.
    Consequence
    VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 301.
    Remedy
    INSTALL PROTECTIVE BUFFERS; RELOCATE FUEL PUMP AND FILER TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.
    Notes
    SYSTEM:FUEL/FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:SEDANS AND SPORTS WAGONS.

  9. Electrical interference may disrupt passive belt

    Reported September 21, 1989Model years 1989–1990NHTSA campaign 89V1580002,888 vehicles affected

    Electrical interference between the passive belt motor and control unit may prevent the belt system from working correctly, increasing the risk of serious injury. The system will be repaired to ensure proper operation.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS
    Defect
    THERE MAY BE ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE BETWEEN PASSIVE BELT MOTOR AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.
    Consequence
    PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY AT ALLTIMES WHICH COULD CAUSE MORE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE WEARER OF THE BELT.
    Remedy
    REPAIR PASSIVE BELT SYSTEM TO ASSURE PROPER OPERATION.
    Notes
    SYSTEM:PASSIVE BELT MOTOR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CAR AND SPORTS WAGON.

  10. Owner's manual omits child restraint information

    Reported June 8, 1989Model years 1989NHTSA campaign 89V0920004,664 vehicles affected

    The owner's manual omits child restraint information, resulting in noncompliance with FMVSS 210. Owners will be sent the missing page to add to the manual.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
    Defect
    INFORMATION REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINTS WAS OMITTED FROM THE OWNERS MANUAL.
    Consequence
    THIS OMISSION RESULTS IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 210.
    Remedy
    SEND MISSING PAGE TO OWNERS TO BE PLACED IN THEIR VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL.
    Notes
    SYSTEM:OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION/FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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