1980 Renault Le Car Recalls

Recall Description

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.

Possible Effects

Action

DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SPARE TIRE RETAINING BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY AIR-CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS, SPARE TIRE RETAINING RIVETS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THESE RESTRAINTS FAIL TO HOLD, THE SPARE TIRE COULDBE THROWN INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY TO VEHICLEOCCUPANTS.

Recall Manufacture Dates

1979-08-01 - 1981-02-01

Vehicles Affected

7700

Recall Description

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.

Possible Effects

Action

A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP AND A PROTECTIVE FUEL CAP HOUSING WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL FILLER CAP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A REAR COLLISION, IF FUEL SPILLAGEOCCURS AND AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLEPASSENGERS COULD RESULT.

Recall Manufacture Dates

1979-08-01 - 1980-01-01

Vehicles Affected

15228

Recall Description

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.

Possible Effects

Action

VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, AN ADDITIONAL SPARE TIRE RETAINING BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; SPARE TIRE, CARRIER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE RIVETS ON THEFLEXIBLE RETAINING STRAP MAY FAIL, AND THE SPARE TIRE COULD BE THROWN INTO THEPASSENGER COMPARTMENT, RESULTING IN PASSENGER INJURY.NOTE: DEALER RECOMMENDS THAT THE VEHICLE NOT BE DRIVEN WITH THE REAR SEAT INTHE FOLDED DOWN POSITION.

Recall Manufacture Dates

1979-08-01 - 1980-01-01

Vehicles Affected

6500

Recall Description

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.

Possible Effects

Action

DEALER WILL INSPECT, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RATCHET AND PLUNGER OF THE HAND BRAKE SYSTEM WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HAND BRAKE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF THE HAND BRAKE DISENGAGING, EXTRA CARESHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN PARKING ON AN INCLINE. THE FIRST GEAR SHOULD BE ENGAGEDAND THE WHEELS TURNED TOWARDS THE CURB. IT IS ALSO ADVISED THAT CHILDREN SHOULDNOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN THE VEHICLE.