Recalls for your 1981 Renault 17

Recalls for 1981 Renault 17

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RENAULT 17 TS

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RENAULT 17 TS

France : 1971 - 1979
Production : 94.969 units
4 cylinder 1565cc engine
108 PS DIn @ 6000 rpm
5 speed manual gearbox
Front wheel drive
Length : 4,25m
Weight : 1055 kg
Speed : 184 km/h

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER


Posted on: 1980-10-16
Description
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air conditioner may provide power to the ignition circuit while the key is in the off position.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will modify the air conditioning system wiring at the fuse panel and install a circuit breaker to protect the modified circuit.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with air conditioning.system: air conditioning; wiring harness.consequences of defect: the engine will continue to run after the ignition keyis turned off, creating an unsafe situation which could result in unexpectedvehicle movement and an accident.

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL


Posted on: 1980-10-16
Description
On certain vehicles, the cruise control actuation chain could catch on certain carburetor hardware, causing the throttle plate to remain in a partially open position.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will install a protective plate between the cruise control actuation chain and the throttle plate, without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: throttle linkages and control; cruise control, actuation chain.consequences of defect: the throttle would remain open, even after theaccelerator pedal was released.  This could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident.