1980 RENAULT LE CAR Recall ID from NHTSA: 80V041000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 04, 1980 |
| Vehicle Component: |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL |
| Model Affected |
LE CAR |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
150
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 04, 1980
Vehicle Component:
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
150
Model Affected
1980 RENAULT LE CAR
1980 Renault Le Car Defect Summary:
A MISMATCHED OR IMPROPERLY MACHINED HAND BRAKE RATCHET AND PLUNGER WAS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THE HAND BRAKE, WHEN APPLIED, MAY RELEASE WHEN SLIGHT DOWNWARD PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE TOP OF THE LEVER. SUDDEN RELEASE OF THE HAND BRAKE COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RATCHET AND PLUNGER OF THE HAND BRAKE SYSTEM WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
150
Notes:
RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
1980 RENAULT LE CAR Recall ID from NHTSA: 81V127000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 19, 1981 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK |
| Model Affected |
LE CAR |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
7700
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 19, 1981
Vehicle Component:
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7700
Model Affected
1980 RENAULT LE CAR
1980 Renault Le Car Defect Summary:
IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-CONDITIONING, THE SPARE TIRE IS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CARGO AREA. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE RIVETS WHICH SECURE THE TIRE, VIA A FLEXIBLE STRAP AND A RETAINING CLIP, MAY FAIL.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SPARE TIRE RETAINING BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
7700
Notes:
RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
1980 RENAULT LE CAR Recall ID from NHTSA: 80V127000
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 29, 1980 |
| Vehicle Component: |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK |
| Model Affected |
LE CAR |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
6500
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
SEP 29, 1980
Vehicle Component:
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
6500
Model Affected
1980 RENAULT LE CAR
1980 Renault Le Car Defect Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY-INSTALLED AIR-CONDITIONING MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE SPARE TIRE RESTRAINTS. VEHICLES SO EQUIPPED HAVE THE SPARE TIRE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CARGO AREA.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, AN ADDITIONAL SPARE TIRE RETAINING BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
6500
Notes:
RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
1980 RENAULT LE CAR Recall ID from NHTSA: 81V048000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 07, 1981 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Model Affected |
LE CAR |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
15228
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 07, 1981
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
15228
Model Affected
1980 RENAULT LE CAR
1980 Renault Le Car Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER CAP BECAME UNSEATED DURING THE REAR IMPACT TEST. THIS IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR IN A COLLISION.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP AND A PROTECTIVE FUEL CAP HOUSING WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
15228
Notes:
RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED