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Recall campaign81V048000

Recall 81V048000: Renault usa, incorporated

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Report received
Apr 7, 1981
Manufacturer
Renault usa, incorporated
Potentially affected
15,228vehicles
Model years
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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Remedy

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

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.