NHTSA Recall 81V127000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V127000; Date: Oct. 19, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Renault Le Car; 1981 Renault Le Car; 1980 Renault R5; 1981 Renault R5
Component: Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
Manufactured by: Renault Usa, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 7,700
Recall Summary:
In vehicles equipped with air-conditioning, the spare tire is stored on the floor in the cargo area. In the event of a vehicle accident, the rivets which secure the tire, via a flexible strap and a retaining clip, may fail.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install an additional spare tire retaining bracket without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with factory air-conditioning. System: suspension; wheels, spare tire retaining rivets. Consequences of defect: if these restraints fail to hold, the spare tire couldbe thrown into the passenger compartment, causing serious injury to vehicleoccupants.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 9, 1981
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