Engine compartment fires

An NHTSA Engineering Analysis into Renault vehicles. Closed 20 May 1987.

Investigation
EA86020
Type
Engineering Analysis
Opened
2 July 1986
Closed
20 May 1987

What NHTSA investigated

Summary of information from the manufacturer:amc has determined THAT1983 and 1984 alliance and encore vehicles equipped with multi point fuelinjection(mpfi) have defective fuel hoses that could cause an engine fire.these vehicles were built for calif. Certification. Vehicle pop. 15,078.ANALYSIS:THE complaint reports show an over involvement of mpfi vehicles.twelve of the thirteen reported engine fires are on calif. Vehicles . Anindep. Investigator found defective fuel hoses on three burned vehicles.status:amc sent notice of recall to odi on apr 9, 1987. (received 4/14)ALL 15,078 alliance and encore vehicles (MY83 and 84) with mpfi will berefitted with new fuel hoses and clamps. Recall number 87V-049.PROPOSED action:recall is consistent with the population and the defect.recommend closing investigation.===

The recall that followed

  1. Renault — Fuel System, Gasoline: Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings87V04900014 April 198715,078 vehicles

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
RenaultALLIANCE1983

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.