Vehicle recall 78V187000 · August 28, 1978
1976 Renault R5
The amber color rear turn signal lenses may fade after prolonged exposure to elements such as heavy rain, snow, etc.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The amber color rear turn signal lenses may fade after prolonged exposure to elements such as heavy rain, snow, etc.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the left and right rear turn signal lenses with a type that resists fading.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; turn signal lights.consequences of defect: faded turn signal lenses could confuse other drivers,creating an unsafe condition that could contribute to a vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V187000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 28, 1978
- Filed by
- RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,623
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Renault R5 (1976): 1976
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