1985 Renault Alliance
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1985 Renault Alliance. Newest first.
The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment couldcontact the driver's feet and injure the driver. Also, steam from the heatedliquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision andcould result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Replace the heater core with a core of different design which will not rupture and leak in the passenger compartment.
Cooling system pressures during overheated engine operation may exceed the strength capability of certain components due to inadequate venting capacity of the system pressure cap.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The buildup of pressure may cause heater core to ruptureand discharge hot coolant and steam in the proximity of the drivers legs.
Remedy
Replace all coolant system pressure caps with one having adequate venting capacity.
Fuel hoses (5) in engine compartment could deteriorate over time.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage could occur, resulting in enginecompartment fire.
Remedy
Replace five fuel hoses/clamps.
Owner complaints
10 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core failure. owner believes vehicle was included in a recall.
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core recalled.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Belt buckle on both driver's and passenger's side cracked. The buckle broke while attempting to buckle up.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission has rough shift into third gear when cold. *Dsh
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core failure caused vehicle to overheat prior/after recall repairs (88v-087). *skd
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Defective heater core failed, causing hot engine liquids to leak out onto driver's legs, resulting in injury. (attorney for client) *skd
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Involved in recall for cooling system/heater core, recall no 88v087000/541 received on 4/95, has not had repairs done, dealer IS not willing to set an appt.
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core leaked after recall, recall repairs refused - dealer and manufacturer fail to respond to vehicle owner's letters. (88v087) *tw
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Consumer receive recall on the heater water defroster told two week to fix recall one week to order the part. tt
- Seats
The brackets that hold the drivers seat broke. Please explain further. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Front sway bar separation
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- Brake failure
Summary of info from mfg: ir being draftedanalysis: complaints allege defect in rear brakes. Automatic adjusterreported to wear/fail and jam brake drum.status: drafting ir===
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