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NHTSA recall 81V004000

Fuel system, gasoline

Renault 18I

Reported Dec 2, 198114,000 vehicles affectedRENAULT USA, INCORPORATED

The defect

Vehicles may have been assembled with a restricted fuel supply system that does not function properly. The engine may stop unexpectedly, even though the fuel gauge indicates fuel IS available.

The remedy

The fuel tank and fuel tank vent tube will be inspected. If necessary, the flexible hoses in the fuel tank vent, return, and fuel feed systems, and the rigid vent line rollover valve and two way check valve will be replaced. This will be done without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Renault 18I
1981

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel systems; fuel tank vent tube, hoses, fuel feed systems, rollovervalve and two-way check valve.consequences of defect: sudden stalling of the engine could cause a traffichazard and an accident.note: until vehicle IS repaired, keeping the tank at least half full isrecommended.