RENAULT, INCORPORATED: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by RENAULT, INCORPORATED in 1981. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 2, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL SYSTEMS

VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A RESTRICTED FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE ENGINE MAY STOP UNEXPECTEDLY, EVEN THOUGH THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES FUEL IS AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID: 81V004000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 14,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK VENT TUBE WILL BE INSPECTED. IF NECESSARY, THE FLEXIBLE HOSES IN THE FUEL TANK VENT, RETURN, AND FUEL FEED SYSTEMS, AND THE RIGID VENT LINE ROLLOVER VALVE AND TWO WAY CHECK VALVE WILL BE REPLACED. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 19, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:CARRIER:SPARE TIRE

IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-CONDITIONING, THE SPARE TIRE IS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CARGO AREA. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE RIVETS WHICH SECURE THE TIRE, VIA A FLEXIBLE STRAP AND A RETAINING CLIP, MAY FAIL.

NHTSA ID: 81V127000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 7,700

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SPARE TIRE RETAINING BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 28, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS:METALLIC

SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE ENGINE DUE TO A LOOSE FUEL LINE CONNECTION.

NHTSA ID: 81V100000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 18,700

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SYSTEM HOSE CLAMPS, HOSES, AND THE FUEL SUPPLY RAMP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 7, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:CAP:FILLER

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.

NHTSA ID: 81V048000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 15,228

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP AND A PROTECTIVE FUEL CAP HOUSING WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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