Q VALE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Q VALE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP in 2001. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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2001

2002

May 1, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

QVALE/FUEL FILLER INLET

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

NHTSA ID: 01V155000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 162

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 9, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Q VALE/FORD/PARKING BRAKE PAWL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. IF A VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE NOT FULLY APPLIED AND NOT IN FIRST GEAR, AS DIRECTED IN THE OWNER GUIDE, AND THE SELF ADJUSTMENT PAWL SUBSEQUENTLY SKIPS ONE OR TWO TEETH, THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE ON SOME GRADES.

NHTSA ID: 00V349001

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 157

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL AND INSTALL A PLATE OR OVER-BRACKET TO THE CONTROL TO LOCK THE SELF ADJUST MECHANISM IN POSITION FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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