Vehicle recall 77V081000 · May 26, 1977

1975-1976 Renault Renault

The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting".

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

Summary: The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting". The bonding of the windshield to the body may be defective.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reinstall the windshield with improved bonding material, without charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: visual; windshield.consequences of defect: if this condition exists, the windshield may fall intothe passenger compartment causing loss of vehicle control, an accident, andserious personal injury.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 77V081000
Reported to NHTSA: May 26, 1977
Filed by: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: October 11, 1977
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,500
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Visibility › Windshield

Recall 77V081000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Renault Renault (1975-1976): 1976, 1975

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