NHTSA recall campaign
01V155000
ManufacturerQ VALE AUTOMOTIVE GROUPReported2001-05-01Affected162 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING FIRST PRODUCTION, A METAL OVERFLOW CUP SURROUNDING THE FUEL FILLER INLET WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →