Renault, Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #81V048000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V048000 by Renault, Incorporated. Includes 15,228 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:CAP:FILLER, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain vehicles, the fuel filler cap became unseated during the rear impact test. This is not in compliance with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". Fuel spillage could occur in a collision.

Corrective Action

A new fuel filler cap and a protective fuel cap housing will be installed free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V048000

Manufacturer: Renault, Incorporated

Report Received Date: 1981-04-07T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:cap:filler

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 15,228

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain vehicles, the fuel filler cap became unseated during the rear impact test. This is not in compliance with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". Fuel spillage could occur in a collision.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: A new fuel filler cap and a protective fuel cap housing will be installed free of charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-abtr~cinz~5duj

NHTSA ID: 81V048000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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