Investigation PE87044: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Aug 7, 1987

Closed

Jan 25, 1988

Model years

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Subject

Fuel expulsion

Component: Vehicle speed control › Linkages

Summary

Analysis: two of the twelve odi complainants indicated that gasoline wassprayed on them as a result of an improperly vented gasoline storage tank.in addition, amc-renault issued a technical service bulletin (I.s. 19e)in may 1985 which addressed fuel filler cap vent noise and remedies tocorrect an improperly venting gas tank in 1983-1985 renault fuego vehicles.summary of information from manufacturer:did not create an unreasonablerisk to motor vehicle safety and does not present an ongoing concernbecause it has now been resolved.status:analyzing manufacturer data to determine the appropiate action tobe taken.===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.