VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A RESTRICTED FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY
— Recall Campaign #81V004000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 14,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
81V004000
| Manufacturer: | RENAULT, INCORPORATED |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 02, 1981 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 81V004000 |
| Units affected: | 14,000 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.