Renault Recall 81V048000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly, Filler Pipe And Cap
NHTSA recall 81V048000 · announced April 7, 1981 · filed by Renault Usa, Incorporated · 15,228 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP AND A PROTECTIVE FUEL CAP HOUSING WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FILLER CAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A REAR COLLISION, IF FUEL SPILLAGEOCCURS AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLEPASSENGERS COULD RESULT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.