Fuel expulsion

An NHTSA Preliminary Evaluation into Renault vehicles. Closed 25 January 1988.

Investigation
PE87044
Type
Preliminary Evaluation
Opened
7 August 1987
Closed
25 January 1988

What NHTSA investigated

Analysis: two of the twelve odi complainants indicated that gasoline wassprayed on them as a result of an improperly vented gasoline storage tank.in addition, amc-renault issued a technical service bulletin (i.s. 19E)IN may 1985 which addressed fuel filler cap vent noise and remedies tocorrect an improperly venting gas tank in 1983-1985 renault fuego vehicles.summary of information from manufacturer:did not create an unreasonablerisk to motor vehicle safety and does not present an ongoing concernbecause it has now been resolved.status:analyzing manufacturer data to determine the appropiate action tobe taken.===

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
RenaultFUEGO1983–1985

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.