Recall 81V127000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK Defect in 1980-1981 RENAULT LE CAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 7,700 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 81V127000 |
| Manufacturer | RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 7,700 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect 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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SPARE TIRE RETAINING BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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 | |
| 80V127000 | 1980 RENAULT LE CAR | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK | 6,500 |