Vehicle recall 78V262000 · December 12, 1978
1976-1978 Renault LeCar
Due to an improperly seated bushing in the carburetor secondary barrel body, a portion of the spiral return spring of the throttle plate opener may restrict the free return of…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Due to an improperly seated bushing in the carburetor secondary barrel body, a portion of the spiral return spring of the throttle plate opener may restrict the free return of the secondary barrel throttle plate.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, modify the throttle return spring.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: throttle linkages and control; return spring.consequences of defect: if throttle does not close properly when the driver"sfoot is removed from the accelerator pedal, loss of vehicle control and anaccident could occur.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V262000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 12, 1978
- Filed by
- RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 24,788
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Springs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Renault LeCar (1976-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976
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