Renault Encore 1985
Model Encore made in 1985 by Renault got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and visibility. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and visibility.
Model 1985
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. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V087000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 07/01/1984 to 06/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 240000 | 07/08/1988 | MFR | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 05/31/1988 | 06/03/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Cooling system pressures during overheated engine operation may exceed the strength capability of certain components due to inadequate venting capacity of the system pressure cap. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The buildup of pressure may cause heater core to ruptureand discharge hot coolant and steam in the proximity of the drivers legs. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace all coolant system pressure caps with one having adequate venting capacity. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: cooling system/heater core.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 04/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Water pump failed, causing leak. *skd | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 05/07/1994 | |||
| Had vehicle serviced after vehicle was serviced for recall there has been no heat, leaking of anti-freeze and water. tt | |||