Renault · Canada · Mod
Renault 5: Not Entered
Affects Renault 5 · 1980 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH IMPROPERLY MATCHED HAND BRAKE RATCHET AND PLUNGER COMPONENTS. THIS CONDITION MAY ALLOW THE HAND BRAKE, WHEN FULLY APPLIED, TO DISENGAGE WHEN A SLIGHT DOWNWARD PRESSURE IS APPLIED ON THE TOP OF THE LEVER.
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