Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
RENAULT
Model Of Vehicle
LE CAR
Year
1980
Recall Campaign Number
81V048000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
A New Fuel Filler Cap And A ProteCTIve Fuel Cap Housing Will Be Installed Free Of Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Renault Usa, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19790801
End Of Manufacture
19800101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15228
Date Owners Notified
19810625
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Renault, Incorporated
Date Report Received
19810407
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301