| Make : RENAULT | Model : 17 | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19800801 - 19800901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V119000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19800910 | Date Received by ODI: 19800919 | Date Added to Database: 19801016 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 750 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATION CHAIN COULD CATCH ON CERTAIN CARBURETOR HARDWARE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE PLATE BETWEEN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATION CHAIN AND THE THROTTLE PLATE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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