1980 Renault LE Car
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1980 Renault LE Car. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1980 Renault LE Car. Newest first.
In vehicles equipped with air-conditioning, the spare tire IS stored on the floor in the cargo area. In the event of a vehicle accident, the rivets which secure the tire, via a flexible strap and a retaining clip, may fail.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install an additional spare tire retaining bracket without charge to owner.
On certain vehicles, the fuel filler cap became unseated during the rear impact test. This IS not in compliance with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". Fuel spillage could occur in a collision.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
A new fuel filler cap and a protective fuel cap housing will be installed free of charge.
Certain vehicles equipped with factory-installed air-conditioning may have defective spare tire restraints. Vehicles so equipped have the spare tire stored on the floor in the cargo area.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, an additional spare tire retaining bracket will be installed at no charge to owner.
A mismatched or improperly machined hand brake ratchet and plunger was installed on certain vehicles. The hand brake, when applied, may release when slight downward pressure IS applied to the top of the lever. Sudden release of the hand brake could cause the vehicle to roll away.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect, and, if necessary, replace the ratchet and plunger of the hand brake system without charge to owner.
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