QAG MANGUSTA 2000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V155000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| QAG | MANGUSTA | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-05-31 | 2001-05-01 | 2001-05-18 |
Production Dates: 1999-11-01 - 2001-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: Q VALE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 162
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING FIRST PRODUCTION, A METAL OVERFLOW CUP SURROUNDING THE FUEL FILLER INLET WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
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.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
