NHTSA Recall 78V263000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V263000; Date: Dec. 12, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Renault 12; 1976 Renault 12; 1977 Renault 12; 1975 Renault 15; 1976 Renault 15; 1977 Renault 15; 1975 Renault 17TL; 1976 Renault 17TL; 1977 Renault 17TL; 1976 Renault Le Car
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:springs
Manufactured by: Renault Usa, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 13,298
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install an additional accelerator return spring to improve throttle control response.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: throttle linkages and control; return spring. Consequenconsequences of defect: if the throttle fails to fully close when theaccelerator pedal is released, loss of vehicle control and an accident couldoccur.
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