1983 Renault Encore
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Renault Encore. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1983 Renault Encore. 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.
Drivers seat adjuster mechanism may separate at its front attachment due to fatigue failure of the adjuster bracket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of both front attachments may allow significantrearward movement of the seat back.
Remedy
Replace drivers seat adjuster bracket with a stronger version.
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