Vehicle recall 81V004000 · December 2, 1981

1981 Renault 18i

Vehicles may have been assembled with a restricted fuel supply system that does not function properly.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel systems; fuel tank vent tube, hoses, fuel feed systems, rollovervalve and two-way check valve.consequences of defect: sudden stalling of the engine could cause a traffichazard and an accident.note: until vehicle is repaired, keeping the tank at least half full isrecommended.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 81V004000
Reported to NHTSA: December 2, 1981
Filed by: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: March 17, 1980
Vehicles potentially affected: 14,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 81V004000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Renault 18i (1981): 1981

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