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1980 RENAULT R5 Recall - Campaign #81V127000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1980 RENAULT R5 RECALL - #81V127000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : MECHANICAL : CARRIER/RACK

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.

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Vehicle 1980 RENAULT R5
Manufacturer RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 8/1/1979 - 2/1/1981
Recalled on 10/30/1981
Influenced by RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 10/9/1981
# Affected 7,700
Recalled for EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
 
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.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SPARE TIRE RETAINING BRACKET WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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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