The 1989 Peugeot 405 has 4 recalls, the most serious being two separate fuel system fire risks: a fuel line that can deteriorate and leak after contact with a high-voltage wire in the engine compartment, and a fuel system that allows excessive fuel leakage in a rear-end collision.
The fuel line issue affects sedans and station wagons, where the supply line runs close enough to a high-voltage wire that prolonged contact breaks down the line material over time, eventually allowing raw fuel to escape near hot engine components and ignite. The collision-related fuel leak means that in a rear barrier impact, fuel escapes at levels beyond what safety standards permit, raising the risk of a post-crash fire.
On the visibility side, the plastic headlight lenses can cloud and yellow over time, gradually dimming the light output and reducing how far ahead the road is illuminated at night. There is also a brake lighting concern: the wiring configuration does not allow the brake lamp circuit to be tested when the ignition is turned partway between the "on" and "start" positions, meaning a burned-out brake light can go undetected, leaving following drivers without warning when the vehicle slows.
At a glance
What can fail
The plastic headlight lenses can gradually break down over time, causing the headlights to become dimmer.
What the fix does
Your vehicle will be inspected and the headlights will be replaced if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The fuel supply line may contact the high voltage wire in the engine compartment, causing the fuel line to deteriorate over time and potentially leak fuel, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
What the fix does
The fuel inlet hose, fuel supply hose, and fuel return hose will be replaced and properly routed away from the high voltage wire.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In a rear-impact crash, the fuel system may leak more than safety standards allow, creating a fire risk.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
The official notice
Defect
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 105 - HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS. (WIRING DOES NOT PERMIT THE CHECK OF THE BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN A POSITION BETWEEN "ON" AND "START").
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
A DIODE WILL BE ADDED TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHICH WILL PERMIT THE LAMP CHECK.
