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1980 RENAULT 5Transport Canada Recall #1980071
The official notice
Defect
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.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
No remedy description available.
1,990 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026