| Make : RENAULT | Model : LE CAR | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 19750901 - 19771201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V262000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19781212 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 24788 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY SEATED BUSHING IN THE CARBURETOR SECONDARY BARREL BODY, A PORTION OF THE SPIRAL RETURN SPRING OF THE THROTTLE PLATE OPENER MAY RESTRICT THE FREE RETURN OF THE SECONDARY BARREL THROTTLE PLATE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, MODIFY THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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