Defect Description For Recall
The Involved Vehicles Fail To Comply To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 124, “Accelerator Control Systems”. Due To Gumming During Ocean Shipment, Some Throttles May Fail To Fully Return To The Idle Position When The Accelerator Pedal Is Released. N Or Return Within The Required One Second Interval.
Make Of Vehicle
RENAULT
Model Of Vehicle
12
Year
1975
Recall Campaign Number
78V263000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Springs
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Install An Additional Accelerator Return Spring To Improve Throttle Control Response.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Renault Usa, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19750901
End Of Manufacture
19770901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
13298
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Renault, Incorporated
Date Report Received
19781212
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
124