Safety Recall NHTSA · 85V093000 Reported July 22, 1985

Fuel:throttle linkages:accelerator:flexible

Q: What is recall 85V093000?

NHTSA recall 85V093000 was issued by Renault, Incorporated on July 22, 1985. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages:accelerator:flexible. The recall affects approximately 866 vehicles , with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Renault, Incorporated · Vehicle Speed Control · 866 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

85V093000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Renault, Incorporated

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicles Affected

866

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 22, 1985

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Install new accelerator cable clip.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Renault, Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 85V093000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 85V093000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 85V093000?

NHTSA recall 85V093000 was issued by Renault, Incorporated on July 22, 1985. It addresses: Fuel:throttle linkages:accelerator:flexible. The recall affects approximately 866 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Renault, Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85V093000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.