Renault · Canada · Mod
Renault 5: Not Entered
Affects Renault 5 · 1976–1977 — about 830 vehicles.
The hazard
IN THE EVENT OF A DISCONNECTION OF THE PRIMARY THROTTLE RETURN SPRING, THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SPRING MAY NOT EXERT SUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETURN THE THROTTLE PLATE TO THE IDLE POSITION WITHIN THE TIME LIMITS SPECIFIED BY C.M.V.S.S. 124 - ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM. DRIVERS MAY HAVE TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND/OR SWITCH OFF THE IGNITION TO DECELERATE THE VEHICLE. 6670001 TO 6671082
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational