Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V155000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Q VALE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-05-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V155000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer
Q VALE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
Vehicles affected
162
Reported to NHTSA
2001-05-01
Owners notified
2001-05-31

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING FIRST PRODUCTION, A METAL OVERFLOW CUP SURROUNDING THE FUEL FILLER INLET WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE METAL CUP COULD REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE BODY CAUSING THE FUEL FILLER NECK TO BREAK RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE AND THE RISK OF FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL OVERFLOW CUP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 31, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT QVALE AT 1-800-390-9606.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
QAG Mangusta2001 2000

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.