Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of RENAULT recalls and defective parts found
on RENAULT automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety
administration is authorized to order the RENAULT manufacturers to
recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle equipment when its investigation
indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design, structure, body,
or performance.
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| 1988-1989 RENAULT MEDALLION | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Units affected: 32000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION Report Date: 1997-12-09 |
| Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEATER CORE END CAP CAN FAIL DUE TO MATERIAL STRENGTH DETERIORATION OCCURRING OVER TIME WITH EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FLUID. |  |
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| 1983-1987 RENAULT ENCORE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE Units affected: 540000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION Report Date: 1992-04-10 |
| Summary: THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. |  |
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| 1983-1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE Units affected: 540000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION Report Date: 1992-04-10 |
| Summary: THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. |  |
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| 1988-1989 RENAULT MEDALLION | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Units affected: 30000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION Report Date: 1991-03-04 |
| Summary: FUSE BLOCK WIRING TERMINALS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY CLAMP THE POSITIVE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF HEATER BLOWER MOTOR FUSE BLADES. |  |
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| 1988-1989 RENAULT MEDALLION | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Units affected: 30000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION Report Date: 1990-08-09 |
| Summary: LOSS OF RETENTION OF AN INTEGRAL OVER-TRAVEL SPRING ON THROTTLE CABLE COULD CAUSE SPRING DISLOCATION. |  |
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| 1985-1987 RENAULT ENCORE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE Units affected: 240000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION Report Date: 1988-05-31 |
| Summary: COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURES DURING OVERHEATED ENGINE OPERATION MAY EXCEED THE STRENGTH CAPABILITY OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS DUE TO INADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM PRESSURE CAP. |  |
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| 1985-1987 RENAULT ALLIANCE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE Units affected: 240000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION Report Date: 1988-05-31 |
| Summary: COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURES DURING OVERHEATED ENGINE OPERATION MAY EXCEED THE STRENGTH CAPABILITY OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS DUE TO INADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM PRESSURE CAP. |  |
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| 1983-1984 RENAULT ALLIANCE | SEATS Units affected: 149000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION Report Date: 1988-04-08 |
| Summary: DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM MAY SEPARATE AT ITS FRONT ATTACHMENT DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ADJUSTER BRACKET. |  |
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| 1983-1984 RENAULT ENCORE | SEATS Units affected: 149000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION Report Date: 1988-04-08 |
| Summary: DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM MAY SEPARATE AT ITS FRONT ATTACHMENT DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ADJUSTER BRACKET. |  |
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| 1983-1985 RENAULT ALLIANCE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Units affected: 15078 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION Report Date: 1987-04-14 |
| Summary: FUEL HOSES (5) IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD DETERIORATE OVER TIME. |  |
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