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NHTSARecalled Apr 4, 1980 · #80V041000

EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL:RELEASE MECHANI

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

A MISMATCHED OR IMPROPERLY MACHINED HAND BRAKE RATCHET AND PLUNGER WAS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THE HAND BRAKE, WHEN APPLIED, MAY RELEASE WHEN SLIGHT DOWNWARD PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE TOP OF THE LEVER. SUDDEN RELEASE OF THE HAND BRAKE COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY.

Product details

Product
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL:RELEASE MECHANI
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
RENAULT, INCORPORATED
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL INSPECT, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RATCHET AND PLUNGER OF THE HAND BRAKE SYSTEM WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice