Recall
Renault Sportwagon — 85V043000
NHTSA ID
85V043000
Make
Renault
Model
Sportwagon
Years Affected
1984
Recall Date
1985-04-12
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Units Affected
8,085
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE 12 MM SPACER USED ON THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE BOLTS MAY AFFECT ANCHOR BOLT LOAD CAPACITY AND FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY NOT MAINTAIN LOAD REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPECIFIED TIME. THIS FAILURE MAY CAUSE THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM NOT TO RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT IN POSITION IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES.
Remedy
REPLACE 12 MM ANCHOR BOLT SPACER WITH A 5MM SPACER.