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  Safety Recalls of Renault Le Car Vehicles

There have been 7 safety recalls for the Renault Le Car. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Renault Le Car.

NHTSA Recall #: 84V145000; Nov. 20, 1984

Recalled Vehicles: 1982 Renault Le Car
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: The front seat belt assembly may require more effort than usual to release and fails to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 209, "seat belt assemblies". ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 81V127000; Oct. 19, 1981

Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Renault Le Car, 1981 Renault Le Car, 1980 Renault R5, 1981 Renault R5
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 81V048000; Apr. 7, 1981

Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Renault Le Car
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Recall Summary: On certain vehicles, the fuel filler cap became unseated during the rear impact test. This is not in compliance with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". Fuel spillage could occur in a collision. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 80V127000; Sep. 29, 1980

Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Renault Le Car
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Recall Summary: Certain vehicles equipped with factory-installed air-conditioning may have defective spare tire restraints. Vehicles so equipped have the spare tire stored on the floor in the cargo area. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 80V041000; Apr. 4, 1980

Recalled Vehicles: 1980 Renault Le Car
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Recall Summary: A mismatched or improperly machined hand brake ratchet and plunger was installed on certain vehicles. The hand brake, when applied, may release when slight downward pressure is applied to the top of the lever. Sudden release of the hand brake could cause the vehicle to roll away. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Renault Le Car Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Nov. 20, 1984   Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 7,137
Oct. 19, 1981   Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack 7,700
Apr. 7, 1981   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 15,228
Sep. 29, 1980   Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack 6,500
Apr. 4, 1980   Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical 150
Dec. 12, 1978   Vehicle Speed Control:springs 24,788
Dec. 12, 1978   Vehicle Speed Control:springs 13,298


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Renault Le Car Model Years

Model# Recalls
1982 Renault Le Car 1
1981 Renault Le Car 1
1980 Renault Le Car 4
1978 Renault Le Car 1
1977 Renault Le Car 1
1976 Renault Le Car 2