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Safety recall · 88V060000

Seats Renault recall

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported this recall to NHTSA on April 8, 1988. It covers about 149,000 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V060000
Reported
Apr 8, 1988
Vehicles
149,000
Area
Seats & seat belts

The problem

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

The risk

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

The fix

Replace drivers seat adjuster bracket with a stronger version.

Contacts

System: drivers seat attachment.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with optional rocker recliner frontseats.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Renault dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V060000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1983 Renault Alliance23B
1984 Renault Alliance63C
1983 Renault Encore02C
1984 Renault Encore33D

Questions

Is the 88V060000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. CHRYSLER CORPORATION's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 88V060000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 88V060000 announced?

CHRYSLER CORPORATION reported it to NHTSA on April 8, 1988. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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