NHTSA Recall 81V048000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V048000; Date: Apr. 7, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Renault Le Car
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Renault Usa, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 15,228
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
A new fuel filler cap and a protective fuel cap housing will be installed free of charge.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 25, 1981
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