Recall 78V263000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS Defect in 1975-1977 RENAULT 12
RECALL This recall affects up to 13,298 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V263000 |
| Manufacturer | RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 13,298 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS". DUE TO GUMMING DURING OCEAN SHIPMENT, SOME THROTTLES MAY FAIL TO FULLY RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. N OR RETURN WITHIN THE REQUIRED ONE SECOND INTERVAL.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL ACCELERATOR RETURN SPRING TO IMPROVE THROTTLE CONTROL RESPONSE.
Related Recalls for RENAULT
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97V226000 | 1988 RENAULT MEDALLION | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 32,000 | |
| 92V051000 | 1985 RENAULT ALLIANCE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 540,000 | |
| 91V037000 | 1988 RENAULT MEDALLION | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 30,000 | |
| 90V138000 | 1988 RENAULT MEDALLION | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 30,000 | |
| 88V060000 | 1984 RENAULT ALLIANCE | SEATS | 149,000 | |
| 88V087000 | 1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 240,000 | |
| 87V049000 | 1984 RENAULT ENCORE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 15,078 | |
| 83V091000 | 1981 RENAULT 18I | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 19,537 | |
| 81V100000 | 1981 RENAULT 18I | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 18,700 | |
| 81V127000 | 1981 RENAULT LE CAR | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 7,700 |