Vehicle recall 80V118000 · September 19, 1980
Renault 17 and 18i
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air conditioner may provide power to the ignition circuit while the key is in the off position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air conditioner may provide power to the ignition circuit while the key is in the off position.
- Remedy
- The dealer will modify the air conditioning system wiring at the fuse panel and install a circuit breaker to protect the modified circuit.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with air conditioning.system: air conditioning; wiring harness.consequences of defect: the engine will continue to run after the ignition keyis turned off, creating an unsafe situation which could result in unexpectedvehicle movement and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V118000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 19, 1980
- Filed by
- RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- September 10, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,825
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Renault 17 (1981): 1981
- Renault 18i (1981): 1981
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