RENAULT ENCORE 1984: SEATS
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V060000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| RENAULT | ENCORE | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-11-28 | 1988-04-08 | 1988-04-19 |
Production Dates: 1982-06-01 - 1984-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: RENAULT, INCORPORATED
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 149000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Summary
DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM MAY SEPARATE AT ITS FRONT ATTACHMENT DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ADJUSTER BRACKET.
Consequence
FAILURE OF BOTH FRONT ATTACHMENTS MAY ALLOW SIGNIFICANTREARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK.
Remedy
REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER BRACKET WITH A STRONGER VERSION.
Notes
SYSTEM: DRIVERS SEAT ATTACHMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROCKER RECLINER FRONTSEATS.
