Investigation PE87029: 1983–1984 Renault Alliance

Status

CLOSED

Opened

May 12, 1987

Closed

Jan 19, 1988

Model years

1983–1984

Subject

Seat track failure

Component: Seats

Summary

Summary: since pe 85-060 was closed on 1/3/86, odi received 7 addi-tional complaints concerning this matter. One injury was reported.odi's ir of 5/29/87 prompted amc to report additional failures. Etf test-ing confirmed the safety relatedness of a failed seat. Odi has received18 complaints.analysis: due to the frequency and severity of this matter it should beupgraded to an ea.recommendation: open an ea. Locate and test more failed seat backs. Senda recall request letter to chrysler.===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1984 Renault Alliance6 complaints