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RENAULT 17 Recalls by Year — Canada & USA – Major League Recalls

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RENAULT 17 Recalls

1 recall across 1 model year

Summary

The Renault 17 has 1 recall affecting the 1976 model year, where the accelerator linkage's primary return spring can disconnect, leaving the secondary spring unable to fully close the throttle on its own. When this happens, the engine can continue to accelerate or hold throttle even after the driver lifts off the pedal, requiring the driver to use the brakes or shut off the ignition to bring the vehicle back under control.

19761 recall

Latest: Sep 1977

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