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  NHTSA Recall 81V004000

NHTSA Campaign Id 81V004000; Date: Dec. 2, 1981

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1981 Renault 18I

Component: Gasoline Fuel System

Manufactured by: Renault Usa, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 14,000

icon3 Recall Summary:

Vehicles may have been assembled with a restricted fuel supply system that does not function properly. The engine may stop unexpectedly, even though the fuel gauge indicates fuel is available.

icon2 How to Fix:

The fuel tank and fuel tank vent tube will be inspected. If necessary, the flexible hoses in the fuel tank vent, return, and fuel feed systems, and the rigid vent line rollover valve and two way check valve will be replaced. This will be done without charge to owner.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel systems; fuel tank vent tube, hoses, fuel feed systems, rollovervalve and two-way check valve. Consequences of defect: sudden stalling of the engine could cause a traffichazard and an accident. Note: until vehicle is repaired, keeping the tank at least half full isrecommended.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 17, 1980

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All recalls of Renault vehicles.

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