'81 Renault 18 Recalls
| Recall Date: |
AUG 28, 1981 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
18I |
| Potential Units Affected: |
18700
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 28, 1981
Model Affected:
1981 RENAULT 18I
Summary:
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE ENGINE DUE TO A LOOSE FUEL LINE CONNECTION.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SYSTEM HOSE CLAMPS, HOSES, AND THE FUEL SUPPLY RAMP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Potential Units Affected:
18700
Notes:
RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
| Recall Date: |
SEP 12, 1983 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Model Affected: |
18I |
| Potential Units Affected: |
19537
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 12, 1983
Model Affected:
1981 RENAULT 18I
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL PERFORM ALL NEEDED RE-ROUTING, SECURING, REPLACING OR REPAIRING OF THE WIRING SYSTEM.
Potential Units Affected:
19537
Notes:
RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
| Recall Date: |
SEP 19, 1980 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Model Affected: |
18I |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3825
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 19, 1980
Model Affected:
1981 RENAULT 18I
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WIRING AT THE FUSE PANEL AND INSTALL A CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE MODIFIED CIRCUIT.
Potential Units Affected:
3825
Notes:
RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
| Recall Date: |
SEP 19, 1980 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
18I |
| Potential Units Affected: |
750
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 19, 1980
Model Affected:
1981 RENAULT 18I
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE PLATE BETWEEN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATION CHAIN AND THE THROTTLE PLATE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Potential Units Affected:
750
Notes:
RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
| Recall Date: |
DEC 02, 1981 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Model Affected: |
18I |
| Potential Units Affected: |
14000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 02, 1981
Model Affected:
1981 RENAULT 18I
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
Remedy:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
14000
Notes:
RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED