1976 RENAULT LE CAR

2 recalls — 0 complaints

78V262000 Dec 12, 1978
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Defect Description
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.
24,788 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
78V263000 Dec 12, 1978
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL ACCELERATOR RETURN SPRING TO IMPROVE THROTTLE CONTROL RESPONSE.
13,298 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED

No complaints found for this vehicle.

RENAULT LE CAR — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the RENAULT LE CAR across all model years (1976–1982).

10 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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1976 (current) 2 0

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