1980 RENAULT 5 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 1980 Renault 5 has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the fuel system's ability to contain fuel during a rear-end collision, which raises the risk of a fuel leak and fire after a crash. On the mechanical side, some vehicles have a mismatched parking brake ratchet and plunger that can allow the brake lever to release on its own when slight downward pressure is applied to the top of the lever, meaning the vehicle may roll away even with the brake fully set. There is also a compliance recall related to hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions levels not meeting the required standard, which can affect the concentration of exhaust gases the vehicle produces.