Renault Alliance 1983
Model Alliance made in 1983 by Renault got 2 consumer complains there are 6 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, visibility. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, seats and suspension. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats and visibility.
Model 1983
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V049000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1982 to 07/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 15078 | 09/09/1987 | ODI | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 04/14/1987 | 04/21/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel hoses (5) in engine compartment could deteriorate over time. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage could occur, resulting in enginecompartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace five fuel hoses/clamps. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel hoses.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 1.4l engine, multi-point fuelinjection and california emission systems. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V060000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1982 to 06/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 149000 | 11/28/1988 | ODI | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 04/08/1988 | 04/19/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Drivers seat adjuster mechanism may separate at its front attachment due to fatigue failure of the adjuster bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of both front attachments may allow significantrearward movement of the seat back. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace drivers seat adjuster bracket with a stronger version. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: drivers seat attachment.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with optional rocker recliner frontseats. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V051000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1982 to 06/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 540000 | 05/28/1992 | ODI | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 04/10/1992 | 04/20/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment couldcontact the driver's feet and injure the driver. also, steam from the heatedliquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision andcould result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the heater core with a core of different design which will not rupture and leak in the passenger compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: water heater; heater core.vehicle description: passenger automobiles. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| DP83018 | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 09/06/1983 | 01/17/1984 | ENGINE STALLING, TRANS FAILURES | ||
| Engine stalling, trans failures | ||||||
| EA86020 | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 07/02/1986 | 05/20/1987 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 87V049000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| PE87029 | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 05/12/1987 | 01/19/1988 | SEAT TRACK FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA88015 | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 01/19/1988 | 05/16/1988 | SEAT TRACK | 88V060000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE88015 | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 01/15/1988 | 06/08/1988 | FRONT SWAY BAR SEPARATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA85043 | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 08/21/1985 | 07/21/1987 | UNWANTED VEHICLE ACCEL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/26/1995 | 6 | ||
| Engine caught fire, due to faulty hose, prior to recall 87v049000. *dsh | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 01/01/1983 | 1 | ||
| Heater core caused engine to overheat prior to recall. (92v051) *tw | |||