Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. During First ProduCTIon, A Metal Overflow Cup Surrounding The Fuel Filler Inlet Was Incorrectly Installed.
Make Of Vehicle
QAG
Model Of Vehicle
MANGUSTA
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V155000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Metal Cup Could Remain Attached To The Body Causing The Fuel Filler Neck To Break Resulting In Fuel Spillage And The Risk Of Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Overflow Cup. Owner Notification Began May 31, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Qvale At 1-800-390-9606.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Q Vale Automotive Group
Start Of Manufacture
19991101
End Of Manufacture
20010228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
162
Date Owners Notified
20010531
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Q Vale Automotive Group
Date Report Received
20010501