Renault

May 16, 2008

European Union

Renault

The product poses a risk of injuries because there is a possibility of partial loss of the ABS functions after 3 to 5 seconds of setting due to an internal leak from the ESP isolation solenoid valve. This could result in partial and temporary loss of directional control of the vehicle and the ESP (electronic…

February 22, 2008

European Union

Renault

These products pose a risk of injuries because a series of vehicles have been fitted with 195/65R16C tyres instead of the 205/65R16C models. Use of these tyres in traffic when the vehicle is loaded, entails the risk of a decline in the vehicles' performance which can cause the tyres to deteriorate and even burst in…

December 7, 2007

European Union

Renault.

The product poses a serious risk of injuries because the front headrests of a number of vehicles are improperly anchored, and in some cases may separate from the cartridge in the car seat frame. If the headrest detaches from the seat back when being handled or upon impact, the occupants of the vehicle may be injured.

November 30, 2007

European Union

Renault

The product poses a risk of injuries because non-compliant positioning of components during welding of the guide tube in the seat back frames of front seats, which can in specific cases, lead to the guide tube breaking free of the frame. This results in insufficient support to the headrests with the risk that the…

October 26, 2007

European Union

Renault

The product poses a serious risk of fire because of inadequate fixing of the dashboards' wirings. There is a possibility of wearing of the dashboard wiring by contact with the steering column and/or the pedal mounting.

August 24, 2007

European Union

Renault

This product poses a risk of injuries because the airbag sensor is configured without a pre-tensioner for the front passenger seat belt and the pre-tensioner will not be triggered in the event of impact. However, the passenger in the said seat will still be held in by the belt.

June 22, 2007

European Union

Renault

In affected vehicles, there might be a malfunction in the intermediate shaft of the Power-Assisted Steering. This may cause a road accident, as the vehicle may be immobilised while being in motion.

April 27, 2007

European Union

Renault

The product poses a risk of injuries because due to the possibility of stop lights switch melting, the lights can cease to function properly and additionally the temperature near the set of pedals can increase significantly leading to the production of smoke inside the car.

April 20, 2007

European Union

RENAULT

In affected vehicles, due to a malfunction of the brake light switch, the brake lights do not illuminate. This may cause a road accident as the driver of a vehicle travelling behind an affected vehicle would not be able to determine when the front driver is braking.

March 16, 2007

European Union

RENAULT

Fault in programming of the automatic gearbox. Some faulty processor functions can cause spurious operation of dashboard warning lights and poor operation of the automatic gear change.

February 23, 2007

European Union

RENAULT

This product poses a serious risk of fire because due to immobilising fault, a loosening of the turbocharger oil supply pipe is possible. Presence of oil on the hot surface of the turbocharger can cause a serious risk of fire.

November 24, 2006

European Union

Renault Automatic transmission computer in Renault cars

Due to incorrect programming of the Automatic Transmission Computer, a malfunction of the operation of the automatic gearbox may occur. The malfunction can affect vehicle conformity and, in particular, lead to a loss of manual mode or shifting into hydraulic third gear, which in turn, can lead to an injury due to a…

April 10, 1992

United States

RENAULT, INCORPORATED

THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

March 4, 1991

United States

RENAULT, INCORPORATED

FUSE BLOCK WIRING TERMINALS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY CLAMP THE POSITIVE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF HEATER BLOWER MOTOR FUSE BLADES.

August 9, 1990

United States

RENAULT, INCORPORATED

LOSS OF RETENTION OF AN INTEGRAL OVER-TRAVEL SPRING ON THROTTLE CABLE COULD CAUSE SPRING DISLOCATION.

April 8, 1988

United States

RENAULT, INCORPORATED

DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM MAY SEPARATE AT ITS FRONT ATTACHMENT DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ADJUSTER BRACKET.

April 14, 1987

United States

RENAULT, INCORPORATED

FUEL HOSES (5) IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD DETERIORATE OVER TIME.

July 22, 1985

United States

RENAULT, INCORPORATED

A WRONG CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATOR CABLE CLIP WAS INSTALLED IN THE ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD ALLOW THE ACCELERATOR CABLE TO DISENGAGE FROM THE THROTTLE CONTROL.

July 18, 1985

United States

RENAULT, INCORPORATED

THE STEERING WHEEL COULD LOOSEN DUE TO INADEQUATE TIGHTENING OF THE WHEEL SHAFT NUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: LOOSENING OF THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD AFFECT THE STEERING CONTROL OF THE CAR AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

April 12, 1985

United States

RENAULT, INCORPORATED

THE 12 MM SPACER USED ON THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS MAY AFFECT ANCHOR BOLT LOAD CAPACITY AND FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY NOT MAINTAIN LOAD REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPECIFIED TIME.