Recall 85V043000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Defect in 1983-1985 RENAULT 18I
RECALL This recall affects up to 8,085 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 85V043000 |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 8,085 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE 12 MM SPACER USED ON THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS MAY AFFECT ANCHOR BOLT LOAD CAPACITY AND FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY NOT MAINTAIN LOAD REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPECIFIED TIME. THIS FAILURE MAY CAUSE THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM NOT TO RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT IN POSITION IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES.
Remedy
REPLACE 12 MM ANCHOR BOLT SPACER WITH A 5MM SPACER.
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 |