1986 Renault Alliance
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1986 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.
Owner complaints
12 complaints2 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
Tire failed while driving at 55MP. I purchased the tires on 9/07/99 with 120,000 miles on the odometer. the failure occurred at 127,800 miles. I returned the tire to sears automotive in springfield, ohio on 12-29-00. the mangager of the store, mr. David sexton stated that the failure was caused…
Tire failed while driving at 55MP. I purchased the tires on 9/07/99 with 120,000 miles on the odometer. the failure occurred at 127,800 miles. I returned the tire to sears automotive in springfield, ohio on 12-29-00. the mangager of the store, mr. David sexton stated that the failure was caused by a "road hazard." I wanted to make sure that the failure was not a defect. he said a defect would show during the first thousand miles of driving. I disagreed. I want to make sure that the tires are not defective. with all the problems surrounding firestone I am leary. Coupled to this sears past reputation with thier automotive division makes me even more leary. I have attempted to contact the district manager and have left messages with sears consumer service division. I did have the tire replaced on 12-29-00 at a different tire store. I did save the tire for inspection if need. I am not certain that it IS a defect but want to rule out that possibiltiy. Have their been any other reports on this same tire or sears. *ak (tiresize: p15580r13)( dot number: tire size: p15580r13 )
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Owner contacted dealer about recall#92v051000 and was told the recall had expired. Please describe *ak.
- Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint
Cv joint bolts fell out while driving, causing accident.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Driveline › Constant velocity joint · Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump · Suspension
Timing belt failed. *Dh
- Seats
Driver seat broke away at the frame, loose, dealer weld the seat frame back, know same proble in different location. *ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core recall repair refused due to unavailability of parts. tt
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core replaced. *skd
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Involved in recall no 92v051000, heater core was replaced but still having a problem with steam coming from a/c heater vents. tt
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core recall repairs refused by owner due to scheduling. *Aw
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Sport chrysler in pa.,refuses to do recall mfg.,#541 heater core unless owner signs consent if dash/other IS damaged. tt
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core failure. tt
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Breakage of ball joints at low rate speeds. Causing front wheel to slide out to the side. tt
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