1976 Renault 12
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1976 Renault 12. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1976 Renault 12. Newest first.
The involved vehicles fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems". Due to gumming during ocean shipment, some throttles may fail to fully return to the idle position when the accelerator pedal IS released. N or return within the required one second interval.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install an additional accelerator return spring to improve throttle control response.
Every Renault 12 model year
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