| Make : RENAULT | Model : LE CAR | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 19791201 - 19800101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V041000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19800404 | Date Added to Database: 19800417 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 150 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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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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| 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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