1981 RENAULT 18I RECALL - #81V004000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 RENAULT 18I |
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| Manufacturer |
RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
2/12/1981 |
| Influenced by |
RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
3/17/1980 |
| # Affected |
14,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1981 RENAULT 18I Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
1981 RENAULT 18I Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1981 RENAULT 18I Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1981 RENAULT 18I Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
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