Renault, Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #78V263000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V263000 by Renault, Incorporated. Includes 13,298 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL RETURN SPRING, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install an additional accelerator return spring to improve throttle control response.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V263000

Manufacturer: Renault, Incorporated

Report Received Date: 1978-12-12T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages and control return spring

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 13,298

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install an additional accelerator return spring to improve throttle control response.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fu4x~vx42.4sfc

NHTSA ID: 78V263000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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