1987 Renault Alliance
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 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
6 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Defective fuel tank.*mr the vehicle leaked gas from the fuel tank even though there was no evidence of rust or damage. the dealer suggested the fuel tank was poor manufacturing. The consumer requested a refund for the replacement tank. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Oxygen sensor and catalytic converter failed prior to recall notice.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor · Vehicle speed control
Throttle positioner failed.
- Electrical system › Ignition
The engine cuts out at highway speeds. Please describe. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers work intermittently. *Sd
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Vehicle fire caused by heater core, vehicle IS involved in recall. tt
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