Renault 1980–1981 Equipment recall
Recalled October 19, 1981 · NHTSA recall 81V127000 · Renault
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SPARE TIRE RETAINING BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
7,700 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SPARE TIRE RETAINING BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Renault LE CAR · Renault R5
Manufacturer(s)
RENAULT, INCORPORATED
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →