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1985 RENAULT ALLIANCE

3 recalls — 10 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
88V087000 May 31, 1988
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Defect Description
COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURES DURING OVERHEATED ENGINE OPERATION MAY EXCEED THE STRENGTH CAPABILITY OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS DUE TO INADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM PRESSURE CAP.
Consequence
THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.
Remedy
REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY.
240,000 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

10 total complaints 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE6
SEATS1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Sep 27, 1998
HEATER CORE FAILURE. OWNER BELIEVES VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Jul 24, 1995
HEATER CORE RECALLED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Sep 11, 1996
Incident date: Jul 28, 1996
BELT BUCKLE ON BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE CRACKED. THE BUCKLE BROKE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BUCKLE UP.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
TRANSMISSION HAS ROUGH SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR WHEN COLD. *DSH
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Mar 10, 1996
Incident date: Jun 12, 1995
HEATER CORE FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT PRIOR/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (88V-087). *SKD
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Jul 21, 1995
Incident date: Oct 1, 1994
DEFECTIVE HEATER CORE FAILED, CAUSING HOT ENGINE LIQUIDS TO LEAK OUT ONTO DRIVER'S LEGS, RESULTING IN INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SKD
1 injured
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Jul 19, 1995
Incident date: Jul 19, 1995
INVOLVED IN RECALL FOR COOLING SYSTEM/HEATER CORE, RECALL NO 88V087000/541 RECEIVED ON 4/95, HAS NOT HAD REPAIRS DONE, DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO SET AN APPT.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Jul 6, 1995
Incident date: Apr 7, 1995
HEATER CORE LEAKED AFTER RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED - DEALER AND MANUFACTURER FAIL TO RESPOND TO VEHICLE OWNER'S LETTERS. (88V087) *TW
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Mar 22, 1995
CONSUMER RECEIVE RECALL ON THE HEATER WATER DEFROSTER TOLD TWO WEEK TO FIX RECALL ONE WEEK TO ORDER THE PART. TT
SEATS Feb 24, 1995
Incident date: Jan 27, 1995
THE BRACKETS THAT HOLD THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE. PLEASE EXPLAIN FURTHER. 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
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 (current) 3 10
1984 3 6 View
1983 3 2 View

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