Renault Sportwagon 1985

Model Sportwagon made in 1985 by Renault got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, steering and vehicle speed control.

Model 1985

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - REAR
85V043000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 08/01/1982 to 12/01/1984V (Vehicle)8085OVSCRENAULT, INCORPORATED04/12/198505/01/1985571210
Defect SummaryThe 12 mm spacer used on the rear seat belt anchorage bolts may affect anchor bolt load capacity and fail to comply with fmvss 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. consequence of defect: the rear outboard seat belt anchorages may not maintain load requirements for the specified time. this failure may cause the seat belt system not to restrain the occupant in position if an accident were to occur, causing serious injuries.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace 12 mm anchor bolt spacer with a 5mm spacer.
NotesVehicle description: passenger station wagon and sportwagon. system: rear seat belt anchor bolt/fmvss 210.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
85V091000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 06/01/1984 to 05/01/1985V (Vehicle)2865MFRRENAULT, INCORPORATED07/18/198507/24/1985
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryProperly torque the nut and assure that it is retained.
NotesVehicle description: passenger cars and wagons. system: steering wheel shaft nut:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES
85V093000CHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1984 to 02/01/1985V (Vehicle)866MFRRENAULT, INCORPORATED07/22/198507/30/1985
Defect SummaryA wrong cruise control accelerator cable clip was installed in the assembly. this could allow the accelerator cable to disengage from the throttle control. consequence of defect: the disengaged accelerator cable causes the throttle to remain partially open when cruise control is in use and results in loss of acceleration control and could cause an accident.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryInstall new accelerator cable clip.
NotesVehicle description: passenger wagons with cruise control. system: cruise control clip.