Vehicle recall 81V127000 · October 19, 1981

Renault LeCar and R5

In vehicles equipped with air-conditioning, the spare tire is stored on the floor in the cargo area.

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

Summary: In vehicles equipped with air-conditioning, the spare tire is stored on the floor in the cargo area. In the event of a vehicle accident, the rivets which secure the tire, via a flexible strap and a retaining clip, may fail.
Remedy: Dealer will install an additional spare tire retaining bracket without charge to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with factory air-conditioning.system: suspension; wheels, spare tire retaining rivets.consequences of defect: if these restraints fail to hold, the spare tire couldbe thrown into the passenger compartment, causing serious injury to vehicleoccupants.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 81V127000
Reported to NHTSA: October 19, 1981
Filed by: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: October 9, 1981
Vehicles potentially affected: 7,700
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack

Recall 81V127000 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 LeCar (1980-1981): 1981, 1980
Renault R5 (1980-1981): 1981, 1980

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