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NHTSARecalled Apr 7, 1981 · #81V048000

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:CAP:FILLER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:CAP:FILLER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
RENAULT, INCORPORATED
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP AND A PROTECTIVE FUEL CAP HOUSING WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.

View the official CPSC notice