Renault Recall 85V043000: Seat Belts, Rear/other

NHTSA recall 85V043000 · announced April 12, 1985 · filed by Chrysler Corporation · 8,085 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

REPLACE 12 MM ANCHOR BOLT SPACER WITH A 5MM SPACER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER STATION WAGON AND SPORTWAGON. SYSTEM: REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLT/FMVSS 210.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1983 Renault 18i
• 1984 Renault 18i
• 1985 Renault 18i
• 1983 Renault Sportwagon
• 1984 Renault Sportwagon
• 1985 Renault Sportwagon

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.