1984 Renault Alliance Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1984 Renault Alliance. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 92V051000Apr 10, 1992540,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
  Covers: Renault Alliance 1983–1987, Encore 1983–1987

  Reported issue: The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.

  Possible consequence: The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment couldcontact the driver's feet and injure the driver. Also, steam from the heatedliquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision andcould result in a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Replace the heater core with a core of different design which will not rupture and leak in the passenger compartment.

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• 88V060000Apr 8, 1988149,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: Renault Alliance 1983–1984, Encore 1983–1984

  Reported issue: Drivers seat adjuster mechanism may separate at its front attachment due to fatigue failure of the adjuster bracket.

  Possible consequence: Failure of both front attachments may allow significantrearward movement of the seat back.

  Remedy: Replace drivers seat adjuster bracket with a stronger version.

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• 87V049000Apr 14, 198715,078 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Renault Alliance 1983–1985, Encore 1984–1985

  Reported issue: Fuel hoses (5) in engine compartment could deteriorate over time.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage could occur, resulting in enginecompartment fire.

  Remedy: Replace five fuel hoses/clamps.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA88015SEAT TRACKClosed · Jan 19, 1988
• PE88015Front sway bar separationClosed · Jan 15, 1988
• PE87062BRAKE FAILUREClosed · Sep 28, 1987
• PE87029Seat track failureClosed · May 12, 1987
• EA85043Unwanted vehicle accelClosed · Aug 21, 1985

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