Renault Fuego 1985
Model Fuego made in 1985 by Renault got 2 investigations as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (vehicle speed control). There was one recall concerning steering . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.6l and 2.2l.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/31/26 | 25/40/30 | Premium | $ 780 | 3 | 84 831 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/24/21 | 22/30/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 3 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/31/26 | 25/39/30 | Regular | $ 722 | 3 | 84 828 |
| ( 1.6L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/31/26 | 25/40/30 | Premium | $ 780 | 3 | 84 831 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/24/21 | 22/30/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 3 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/31/26 | 25/39/30 | Regular | $ 722 | 3 | 84 828 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V091000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1984 to 05/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 2865 | MFR | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 07/18/1985 | 07/24/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The steering wheel could loosen due to inadequate tightening of the wheel shaft nut. consequence of defect: loosening of the steering wheel would affect the steering control of the car and may result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Properly torque the nut and assure that it is retained. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars and wagons. system: steering wheel shaft nut: | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA88020 | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 01/28/1988 | 11/17/1988 | FUEL EXPULSION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE87044 | RENAULT, INCORPORATED | 08/07/1987 | 01/25/1988 | FUEL EXPULSION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||