1984 RENAULT ALLIANCE
3 recalls — 6 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.
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 2 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 7, 2000
WHEEL WELL RUSTED, ALLOW OWNER TO SEE THE STREET
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Nov 20, 1998
NO SUMMARY PROVIDED BY CONSUMER
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Apr 3, 1996
ENGINE OVERHEATED, CRACKING THE HEAD/HEAD GASKET. *DH
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Feb 8, 1996
Incident date: Feb 7, 1996
VEHICLE'S HEATER CORE FAILED, CAUSING HOT COOLANT TO COME INSIDE VEHICLE. TT
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
May 18, 1995
Incident date: Apr 27, 1995
CUMBERLAND CHRYSLER 92V051. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE DEALER STATED HE'S UNABLE TO PERFORM CORRECTIVE ACTION. TT
SEATS
Mar 21, 1995
Incident date: Mar 14, 1995
BOLTS THAT SECURES THE DRIVER SEAT BRACKET BROKE, CAUSING SEAT TO COLLAPSE. TT
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
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
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