1985 RENAULT FUEGO
1 recalls — 0 complaints
85V091000 Jul 18, 1985
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
THE STEERING WHEEL COULD LOOSEN DUE TO INADEQUATE TIGHTENING OF THE WHEEL SHAFT NUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOOSENING OF THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD AFFECT THE ... Read more
Remedy
PROPERLY TORQUE THE NUT AND ASSURE THAT IT IS RETAINED.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
EPA Fuel Economy — 1985 RENAULT FUEGO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Premium | $3,550 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,550 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — RENAULT FUEGO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA88020
Opened: Jan 28, 1988 — Closed: Nov 17, 1988
FUEL EXPULSION
ANALYSIS: WHAT IS THE DEFECT? SOURCE/ORIGIN OF THE FUEL TANK PRESSURIZATION. ELIMINATION/REDUCTION OF THE DEFECT. DATA ANALYSIS. CONCLUSSION. ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN?===
PE87044
Opened: Aug 7, 1987 — Closed: Jan 25, 1988
FUEL EXPULSION
ANALYSIS: TWO OF THE TWELVE ODI COMPLAINANTS INDICATED THAT GASOLINE WASSPRAYED ON THEM AS A RESULT OF AN IMPROPERLY VENTED GASOLINE STORAGE TANK.IN ADDITION, AMC-RENAULT ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (I.S. 19E)IN MAY 1985 WHICH ADDRESSED FUEL FILLER CAP VENT NOISE AND REMEDIES TOCORRECT AN IM... Read more
RENAULT FUEGO — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the RENAULT FUEGO across all model years (1985–1985).
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths