1985 Renault Encore
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1985 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.
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
2 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Water pump failed, causing leak. *skd
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Had vehicle serviced after vehicle was serviced for recall there has been no heat, leaking of anti-freeze and water. tt
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