Recall
Renault Le Car — 80V041000
NHTSA ID
80V041000
Make
Renault
Model
Le Car
Years Affected
1980
Recall Date
1980-04-04
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Units Affected
150
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
A MISMATCHED OR IMPROPERLY MACHINED HAND BRAKE RATCHET AND PLUNGER WAS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THE HAND BRAKE, WHEN APPLIED, MAY RELEASE WHEN SLIGHT DOWNWARD PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE TOP OF THE LEVER. SUDDEN RELEASE OF THE HAND BRAKE COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RATCHET AND PLUNGER OF THE HAND BRAKE SYSTEM WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.