| Make : RENAULT | Model : MEDALLION | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19870101 - 19880601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V138000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19901203 | Date Received by ODI: 19900809 | Date Added to Database: 19900822 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHRYSLER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 30000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
LOSS OF RETENTION OF AN INTEGRAL OVER-TRAVEL SPRING ON THROTTLE CABLE COULD CAUSE SPRING DISLOCATION. |
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Consequence:
A DISLOCATED SPRING CAN CAUSE INCREASED IDLE POSITIONTHROTTLE OPENING AND HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE SPEED. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES WITH CABLES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE POSITIVE RETENTION OF THE OVER-TRAVEL SPRING. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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