Renault Encore 1984
Model Encore made in 1984 by Renault got 3 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and seats.
Model 1984
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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 02/27/1994 | 7 | ||
| Heater core failed after recall repair. (88v-087) *aw | |||
| 02/22/1995 | 1 | ||
| Heater core recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts, heater core still blows cold air. (92v-051). *ak | |||
| 02/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Heater core failed prior to/after recall repairs (92v-051). *ak | |||