Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 01V-155 · 2000–2001 Qag Mangusta
Q VALE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP recall 01V-155 covers 162 2000–2001 Qag Mangusta for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V155000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING FIRST PRODUCTION, A METAL OVERFLOW CUP SURROUNDING THE FUEL FILLER INLET WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
The 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.
The fix
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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1999 to February 28, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.