Vehicle recall 74V069000 · May 6, 1974

1971-1973 Renault 12

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

Notes: Renault campaign no T.74-12.SEDAN and station wagon.possibility that thefront and rear door latches may fail to meet the load retention requirementsfor federal motor vehicle safety standard NO.206.(correct by replacingstriker plate, plastic latch guide, and securing screw with modified parts).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V069000
Reported to NHTSA: May 6, 1974
Filed by: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: July 26, 1974
Vehicles potentially affected: 12,726
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Recall 74V069000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Renault 12 (1971-1973): 1973, 1972, 1971

Has your Renault been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Renault dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.