Renault 17tl 1977

Model 17tl made in 1977 by Renault got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .

Model 1977

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS
78V263000RENAULT USA, INCORPORATEDfrom 09/01/1975 to 09/01/1977V (Vehicle)13298OVSCRENAULT, INCORPORATED12/12/197810/12/1979571124
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, install an additional accelerator return spring to improve throttle control response.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: throttle linkages and control; return spring.consequenconsequences of defect: if the throttle fails to fully close when theaccelerator pedal is released, loss of vehicle control and an accident couldoccur.