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NHTSA recall 81V048000

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Renault LE Car

Reported Apr 7, 198115,228 vehicles affectedRENAULT USA, INCORPORATEDBuilt Aug 1, 1979 – Jan 1, 1980

The defect

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.

The remedy

A new fuel filler cap and a protective fuel cap housing will be installed free of charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Renault LE Car
1980

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel filler cap.consequences of defect: in the event of a rear collision, if fuel spillageoccurs and an ignition source IS present, a fire and injury to vehiclepassengers could result.