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1983 RENAULT ALLIANCE

3 recalls — 2 complaints

92V051000 Apr 10, 1992
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Defect Description
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
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.
Remedy
REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH A CORE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN WHICH WILL NOT RUPTURE AND LEAK IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
540,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
88V060000 Apr 8, 1988
SEATS
Defect Description
DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM MAY SEPARATE AT ITS FRONT ATTACHMENT DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ADJUSTER BRACKET.
Consequence
FAILURE OF BOTH FRONT ATTACHMENTS MAY ALLOW SIGNIFICANTREARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK.
Remedy
REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER BRACKET WITH A STRONGER VERSION.
149,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
87V049000 Apr 14, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
FUEL HOSES (5) IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD DETERIORATE OVER TIME.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, RESULTING IN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE FIVE FUEL HOSES/CLAMPS.
15,078 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Feb 29, 1996
Incident date: Oct 26, 1995
ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, DUE TO FAULTY HOSE, PRIOR TO RECALL 87V049000. *DSH
Fire
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE May 11, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1983
HEATER CORE CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT PRIOR TO RECALL. (92V051) *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations — RENAULT ALLIANCE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA86020 Opened: Jul 2, 1986 — Closed: May 20, 1987
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1983
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER:AMC HAS DETERMINED THAT1983 AND 1984 ALLIANCE AND ENCORE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MULTI POINT FUELINJECTION(MPFI) HAVE DEFECTIVE FUEL HOSES THAT COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE.THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT FOR CALIF. CERTIFICATION. VEHICLE POP. 15,078.ANALYSIS:THE ... Read more
DP83018 Opened: Sep 6, 1983 — Closed: Jan 17, 1984
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1983
ENGINE STALLING, TRANS FAILURES
ENGINE STALLING, TRANS FAILURES

RENAULT ALLIANCE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the RENAULT ALLIANCE across all model years (1983–1987).

13 Total Recalls
46 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

RENAULT ALLIANCE — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1987 2 10 View
1986 2 18 View
1985 3 10 View
1984 3 6 View
1983 (current) 3 2

Other RENAULT Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ENCORE 12 5 View
LE CAR 10 0 View
18I 8 0 View
12 6 0 View
MEDALLION 6 20 View
SPORTWAGON 5 0 View
15 3 0 View
R5 3 0 View