| Make : RENAULT | Model : SPORTWAGON | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19840701 - 19850201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V093000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850722 | Date Added to Database: 19850730 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 866 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A WRONG CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP WAS INSTALLED IN THE ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD ALLOW THE ACCELERATOR CABLE TO DISENGAGE FROM THE THROTTLE CONTROL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE DISENGAGED ACCELERATOR CABLE CAUSES THE THROTTLE TO REMAIN PARTIALLY OPEN WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS IN USE AND RESULTS IN LOSS OF ACCELERATION CONTROL AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP. |
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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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