Renault LE CAR recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
0 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1976 to 1982 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1980 | 4 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
1976: 2; 1977: 1; 1978: 1; 1980: 4; 1981: 1; 1982: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
7 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
78V262000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Springs
Reported: 1978-12-12 (December 12, 1978) · Model years: 1976, 1977, 1978
DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY SEATED BUSHING IN THE CARBURETOR SECONDARY BARREL BODY, A PORTION OF THE SPIRAL RETURN SPRING OF THE THROTTLE PLATE OPENER MAY RESTRICT THE FREE RETURN OF THE SECONDARY BARREL THROTTLE PLATE.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.
NHTSA campaign record ↗78V263000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Springs
Reported: 1978-12-12 (December 12, 1978) · Model years: 1976
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS". DUE TO GUMMING DURING OCEAN SHIPMENT, SOME THROTTLES MAY FAIL TO FULLY RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. N OR RETURN WITHIN THE REQUIRED ONE SECOND INTERVAL.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL ACCELERATOR RETURN SPRING TO IMPROVE THROTTLE CONTROL RESPONSE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗80V041000 · Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical
Reported: 1980-04-04 (April 4, 1980) · Model years: 1980
A MISMATCHED OR IMPROPERLY MACHINED HAND BRAKE RATCHET AND PLUNGER WAS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THE HAND BRAKE, WHEN APPLIED, MAY RELEASE WHEN SLIGHT DOWNWARD PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE TOP OF THE LEVER. SUDDEN RELEASE OF THE HAND BRAKE COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RATCHET AND PLUNGER OF THE HAND BRAKE SYSTEM WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗80V127000 · Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
Reported: 1980-09-29 (September 29, 1980) · Model years: 1980
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY-INSTALLED AIR-CONDITIONING MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE SPARE TIRE RESTRAINTS. VEHICLES SO EQUIPPED HAVE THE SPARE TIRE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CARGO AREA.
Remedy: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, AN ADDITIONAL SPARE TIRE RETAINING BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗81V048000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Reported: 1981-04-07 (April 7, 1981) · Model years: 1980
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL FILLER CAP BECAME UNSEATED DURING THE REAR IMPACT TEST. THIS IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY". FUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR IN A COLLISION.
Remedy: A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP AND A PROTECTIVE FUEL CAP HOUSING WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗81V127000 · Equipment:Mechanical:Carrier/Rack
Reported: 1981-10-19 (October 19, 1981) · Model years: 1980, 1981
IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-CONDITIONING, THE SPARE TIRE IS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CARGO AREA. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE RIVETS WHICH SECURE THE TIRE, VIA A FLEXIBLE STRAP AND A RETAINING CLIP, MAY FAIL.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SPARE TIRE RETAINING BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗84V145000 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Reported: 1984-11-20 (November 20, 1984) · Model years: 1982
THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY REQUIRE MORE EFFORT THAN USUAL TO RELEASE AND FAILS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES".
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
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