Defect Investigation Detail

RENAULT / FUEGO / 1984

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NHTSA Action Number: PE87044 Vehicale/Equipment Name: RENAULT
Vehicale/Equipment Model: FUEGO Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1984
Component Name: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Manufacturer's Name: RENAULT, INCORPORATED
Date Opened: Aug, 07 1987 Date Closed: Jan, 25 1988
Subject: FUEL EXPULSION 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.===