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1983 Renault Alliance

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 7, 1995
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Apr 10, 1992
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1983 Renault Alliance, most frequently naming the fuel system and visibility categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 6 NHTSA investigations name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Fuel system150.0%
  • Visibility150.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
92V051000

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

Apr 10, 1992
540,000 units potentially affected
The defect: THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
The risk: THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATEDLIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION ANDCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The remedy: REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH A CORE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN WHICH WILL NOT RUPTURE AND LEAK IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
88V060000

SEATS

Apr 8, 1988
149,000 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER BRACKET WITH A STRONGER VERSION.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov
87V049000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Apr 14, 1987
15,078 units potentially affected
The defect: FUEL HOSES (5) IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD DETERIORATE OVER TIME.
The risk: FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, RESULTING IN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.
The remedy: REPLACE FIVE FUEL HOSES/CLAMPS.
CHRYSLER CORPORATIONView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA88015ClosedEngineering Analysis

SEAT TRACK

Opened Jan 19, 1988
Closed May 16, 1988

SUMMARY: RESULTS OF ETF TESTING SHOW THAT A FAILED SEAT TRACK CAUSES THETHE SEAT ASSEMBLY TO RECLINE UNTIL THE SEAT BACK CONTACTS THE REAR SEATCUSHION, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.ANALYSIS: THE ROCKER RECLINER SEAT MOUNTING BRACKET IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLESSEPARATES FROM THE TRACK ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF METAL FATIGUE.AMC HAS MOD-IFIED THE SEAT TRACK DESIGN AND APPARENTLY SOLVED THE PROBLEM.RECOMMENDATION: TEST ADDITIONAL FAILED SEATS AND SEND A RECALL REQUESTLETTER.===

SEATSLed to recall 88V060000
PE88015ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

FRONT SWAY BAR SEPARATION

Opened Jan 15, 1988
Closed Jun 8, 1988

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SUSPENSION
PE87029ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

SEAT TRACK FAILURE

Opened May 12, 1987
Closed Jan 19, 1988

SUMMARY: SINCE PE 85-060 WAS CLOSED ON 1/3/86, ODI RECEIVED 7 ADDI-TIONAL COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THIS MATTER. ONE INJURY WAS REPORTED.ODI'S IR OF 5/29/87 PROMPTED AMC TO REPORT ADDITIONAL FAILURES. ETF TEST-ING CONFIRMED THE SAFETY RELATEDNESS OF A FAILED SEAT. ODI HAS RECEIVED18 COMPLAINTS.ANALYSIS: DUE TO THE FREQUENCY AND SEVERITY OF THIS MATTER IT SHOULD BEUPGRADED TO AN EA.RECOMMENDATION: OPEN AN EA. LOCATE AND TEST MORE FAILED SEAT BACKS. SENDA RECALL REQUEST LETTER TO CHRYSLER.===

SEATS
EA86020ClosedEngineering Analysis

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

Opened Jul 2, 1986
Closed May 20, 1987

SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER:AMC HAS DETERMINED THAT1983 AND 1984 ALLIANCE AND ENCORE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MULTI POINT FUELINJECTION(MPFI) HAVE DEFECTIVE FUEL HOSES THAT COULD CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE.THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT FOR CALIF. CERTIFICATION. VEHICLE POP. 15,078.ANALYSIS:THE COMPLAINT REPORTS SHOW AN OVER INVOLVEMENT OF MPFI VEHICLES.TWELVE OF THE THIRTEEN REPORTED ENGINE FIRES ARE ON CALIF. VEHICLES . ANINDEP. INVESTIGATOR FOUND DEFECTIVE FUEL HOSES ON THREE BURNED VEHICLES.STATUS:AMC SENT NOTICE OF RECALL TO ODI ON APR 9, 1987. (RECEIVED 4/14)ALL 15,078 ALLIANCE AND ENCORE VEHICLES (MY83 AND 84) WITH MPFI WILL BEREFITTED WITH NEW FUEL HOSES AND CLAMPS. RECALL NUMBER 87V-049.PROPOSED ACTION:RECALL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE POPULATION AND THE DEFECT.RECOMMEND CLOSING INVESTIGATION.===

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGLed to recall 87V049000

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed Nov 7, 1995
Fire reported

ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE, DUE TO FAULTY HOSE, PRIOR TO RECALL 87V049000. *DSH

NHTSA ID
487530
Incident
Oct 26, 1995
Visibility
Filed Feb 16, 1995

HEATER CORE CAUSED ENGINE TO OVERHEAT PRIOR TO RECALL. (92V051) *TW

NHTSA ID
481693
Incident
Jan 1, 1983

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Renault Alliance by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1987620—
1986122052.9
1985103260.8
1984635—
1983Viewing236—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.