Vehicle recall 81V100000 · August 28, 1981

1981 Renault 18i

Some of the involved vehicles may develop a fuel leak near the engine due to a loose fuel line connection.

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

Summary: Some of the involved vehicles may develop a fuel leak near the engine due to a loose fuel line connection.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the fuel system hose clamps, hoses, and the fuel supply ramp at no charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel line connection.consequences of defect: fuel leakage in the presence of a source of ignitioncould result in a vehicle fire and personal injury.note: the owner is advised not to drive the vehicle until repairs arecompleted, especially if a fuel odor is present.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 81V100000
Reported to NHTSA: August 28, 1981
Filed by: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: February 1, 1982
Vehicles potentially affected: 18,700
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 81V100000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Renault 18i (1981): 1981

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