Vehicle recall 85V043000 · April 12, 1985
Renault 18i and Sportwagon
The 12 mm spacer used on the rear seat belt anchorage bolts may affect anchor bolt load capacity and fail to comply with FMVSS 210, seat belt assembly anchorages.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The 12 mm spacer used on the rear seat belt anchorage bolts may affect anchor bolt load capacity and fail to comply with FMVSS 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. Consequence of defect: the rear outboard seat belt anchorages may not maintain load requirements for the specified time. This failure may cause the seat belt system not to restrain the occupant in position if an accident were to occur, causing serious injuries.
- Remedy
- Replace 12 mm anchor bolt spacer with a 5MM spacer.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger station wagon and sportwagon. System: rear seat belt anchor bolt/FMVSS 210.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V043000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 12, 1985
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,085
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other
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 (1983-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983
- Renault Sportwagon (1983-1985): 1985, 1984, 1983
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