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  NHTSA Recall 81V100000

NHTSA Campaign Id 81V100000; Date: Aug. 28, 1981

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1981 Renault 18I

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Manufactured by: Renault Usa, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 18,700

icon3 Recall Summary:

Some of the involved vehicles may develop a fuel leak near the engine due to a loose fuel line connection.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealer will replace the fuel system hose clamps, hoses, and the fuel supply ramp at no charge to owner.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: fuel; fuel line connection. Consequences of defect: fuel leakage in the presence of a source of ignitioncould result in a vehicle fire and personal injury. Note: the owner is advised not to drive the vehicle until repairs arecompleted, especially if a fuel odor is present.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 1, 1982

Also see:

All recalls of Renault vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.