Vehicle recall 66V178000 · September 19, 1966

Renault Gordini

Possibility that the front brake hose end fittings may become loose and cause leakage of brake fluid.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Possibility that the front brake hose end fittings may become loose and cause leakage of brake fluid.
Consequence: If such leakage occurs and if enough brake fluid should be lost, the brakes would not function.
Remedy: (replace front brake hoses and seals.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 66V178000
Reported to NHTSA: September 19, 1966
Filed by: RENAULT, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: September 15, 1966
Vehicles potentially affected: 125
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 66V178000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Renault Gordini (model year not listed)

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