Recall - Vehicle Identification Number Bar Code Label

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BULLETIN NO.: 436


DATE: JANUARY, 1992


SUBJECT:
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER BAR CODE LABEL

MODELS:
1990 AND 1991 PEUGEOT 405 CALIFORNIA VEHICLES


The bar code Vehicle Identification Number label affixed to 1990 and 1991 California 405 vehicles does not include all the information necessary to be read by the bar code scanners used in California Smog Check stations.

To avoid problems when retail customers bring their Peugeot 405 for a Smog Check Inspection, the present label must be replaced with a revised label.

This new label is unique to every vehicle and if it is damaged or lost a second label cannot be readily obtained.


DEALER INVENTORY

The revised bar code VIN label will be mailed under separate cover to dealerships that currently have the subject vehicles in their inventory.


OWNER NOTIFICATION:

Retail customers will be notified that they can either replace the label utilizing the following procedure or bring the revised label to an authorized Peugeot dealer for replacement.





REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE:

The VIN bar code label is located on the lower inside edge of the left front door, as shown.


If necessary, clean the area surrounding the original label

Peel off and discard the original label

NOTE:
A thin film of adhesive may remain on the door; do not attempt to clean or remove this residue.

Separate the new label from the wax paper

Align the bottom edge of the new label approximately 1/4 of an inch from the lower edge of the door

Press firmly onto the door panel over the entire length of the label


WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Allocation Code:
WB3
Damage Code:
0099B3
Operation Number:
991508
Time Allowance:
0030 hours