1981 RENAULT 18I RECALL - #80V118000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : APPLIANCE : AIR CONDITIONER
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 RENAULT 18I |
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| Manufacturer |
RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1980 - 9/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
10/16/1980 |
| Influenced by |
RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
9/10/1980 |
| # Affected |
3,825 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1981 RENAULT 18I Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1981 RENAULT 18I Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1981 RENAULT 18I Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1981 RENAULT 18I Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
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