Qag Recall 01V155000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly, Filler Pipe And Cap

NHTSA recall 01V155000 · announced May 1, 2001 · filed by Q Vale Automotive Group · 162 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING FIRST PRODUCTION, A METAL OVERFLOW CUP SURROUNDING THE FUEL FILLER INLET WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE METAL CUP COULD REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE BODY CAUSING THE FUEL FILLER NECK TO BREAK RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE AND THE RISK OF FIRE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL OVERFLOW CUP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 31, 2001. 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 QVALE AT 1-800-390-9606.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2000 Qag Mangusta
• 2001 Qag Mangusta

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.