NHTSA recall 01V155000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Qag Mangusta
Reported May 1, 2001162 vehicles affectedQ VALE AUTOMOTIVE GROUPBuilt Nov 1, 1999 – Feb 28, 2001
The defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. during first production, a metal overflow cup surrounding the fuel filler inlet was incorrectly installed.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.