1981 Renault R5 Recalls
All 1981 Renault R5 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.October 30th, 1981
Recalled Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
Recall Date
October 30th, 1981
October 30th, 1981
Units Effected
7,700
7,700
NHTSA Campaign Number: 81V127000
Manufacturer: RENAULT, INCORPORATED
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1979
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 1981
Date of Owner Notification: October 9th, 1981
Defect 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. Corrective Summary:
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.
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