Vehicle recall 83V091000 · September 12, 1983
1981 Renault 18i
On certain vehicles, the wiring system in the engine compartment may have been improperly routed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain vehicles, the wiring system in the engine compartment may have been improperly routed. If so, the wires may come in contact with some of the engine compartment components.
- Remedy
- Dealer will perform all needed re-routing, securing, replacing or repairing of the wiring system.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; wiring.consequences of defect: this could result in circuit damage and an electricalfire, which in turn could cause personal injury to passengers.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V091000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 12, 1983
- Filed by
- RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- November 14, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19,537
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Renault 18i (1981): 1981
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