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1980 Renault LeCar recalls

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

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1980 Renault LeCar. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Renault dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1980 Renault LeCar recalls, newest first

October 19, 1981NHTSA 81V1270007,700 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 7, 1981NHTSA 81V04800015,228 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Summary
On certain vehicles, the fuel filler cap became unseated during the rear impact test. This is not in compliance with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". Fuel spillage could occur in a collision.
Remedy
A new fuel filler cap and a protective fuel cap housing will be installed free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 29, 1980NHTSA 80V1270006,500 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack

Summary
Certain vehicles equipped with factory-installed air-conditioning may have defective spare tire restraints. Vehicles so equipped have the spare tire stored on the floor in the cargo area.
Remedy
Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, an additional spare tire retaining bracket will be installed at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 4, 1980NHTSA 80V041000150 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical

Summary
A mismatched or improperly machined hand brake ratchet and plunger was installed on certain vehicles. The hand brake, when applied, may release when slight downward pressure is applied to the top of the lever. Sudden release of the hand brake could cause the vehicle to roll away.
Remedy
Dealer will inspect, and, if necessary, replace the ratchet and plunger of the hand brake system without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1980 Renault LeCar were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Renault LeCar years

Other 1980 Renault models

Questions

Does the 1980 Renault LeCar have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, fuel system, gasoline, parking brake. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1980 Renault LeCar recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Renault dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1980 Renault LeCar?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.