1981 RENAULT 18I Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 80V118000 on 10/15/1980
- Component:
- Equipment:air conditioner
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1980 - 08/31/1980
- Affected:
- 3,825
- Defect:
- On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air conditioner may provide power to the ignition circuit while the key is in the off position.
- Correction:
- The dealer will modify the air conditioning system wiring at the fuse panel and install a circuit breaker to protect the modified circuit.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with air conditioning.system: air conditioning; wiring harness.consequences of defect: the engine will continue to run after the ignition keyis turned off, creating an unsafe situation which could result in unexpectedvehicle movement and an accident.
- Campaign:
- 80V119000 on 10/15/1980
- Component:
- Vehicle speed control
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1980 - 08/31/1980
- Affected:
- 750
- Defect:
- On certain vehicles, the cruise control actuation chain could catch on certain carburetor hardware, causing the throttle plate to remain in a partially open position.
- Correction:
- Dealer will install a protective plate between the cruise control actuation chain and the throttle plate, without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: throttle linkages and control; cruise control, actuation chain.consequences of defect: the throttle would remain open, even after theaccelerator pedal was released. this could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident.
- Campaign:
- 81V004000 on 02/11/1981
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Affected:
- 14,000
- Defect:
- Vehicles may have been assembled with a restricted fuel supply system that does not function properly. the engine may stop unexpectedly, even though the fuel gauge indicates fuel is available.
- Correction:
- The fuel tank and fuel tank vent tube will be inspected. if necessary, the flexible hoses in the fuel tank vent, return, and fuel feed systems, and the rigid vent line rollover valve and two way check valve will be replaced. this will be done without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel systems; fuel tank vent tube, hoses, fuel feed systems, rollovervalve and two-way check valve.consequences of defect: sudden stalling of the engine could cause a traffichazard and an accident.note: until vehicle is repaired, keeping the tank at least half full isrecommended.
- Campaign:
- 81V100000 on 08/30/1981
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1980 - 02/28/1981
- Affected:
- 18,700
- Defect:
- Some of the involved vehicles may develop a fuel leak near the engine due to a loose fuel line connection.
- Correction:
- Dealer will replace the fuel system hose clamps, hoses, and the fuel supply ramp at no charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel line connection.consequences of defect: fuel leakage in the presence of a source of ignitioncould result in a vehicle fire and personal injury.note: the owner is advised not to drive the vehicle until repairs arecompleted, especially if a fuel odor is present.
- Campaign:
- 83V091000 on 10/12/1983
- Component:
- Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1980 - 05/31/1981
- Affected:
- 19,537
- Defect:
- On certain vehicles, the wiring system in the engine compartment may have been improperly routed. if so, the wires may come in contact with some of the engine compartment components.
- Correction:
- Dealer will perform all needed re-routing, securing, replacing or repairing of the wiring system.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; wiring.consequences of defect: this could result in circuit damage and an electricalfire, which in turn could cause personal injury to passengers.
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