- Year: 1981
- Make: Renault
- Model: 18i
- Trims Available: 1
- Made In: FRANCE
- Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
- Engine: 1.7L L4
- Transmission: 3-Speed Automatic
- Driveline: FWD
- Seating: Not on File
- MSRP: $Not on File
- MPG: Not on File
- Tires: Not on File
- Tank Size: Not on File
1981 Renault 18i Review
Vehicle Overview
1981 Renault 18i has an enjoyable SEDAN 4-DR body style. It is manufactured in France. The car has 1 variation available for its customers. The engine type is 1.7L L4. The wheel of the vehicle's axle are FWD driveline. 1981 Renault 18i has had 5 recalls in the past 43 years.
Popular VINs
- VF1BC34A0B0000568
Popular VINs
- VF1BC34A0B0000568
Vehicle Specifications
Safety & Recalls
Recall 31646 started on 09/12/1983 by ODI effecting 19,537 units.
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Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WIRING SYSTEM IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED. IF SO, THE WIRES MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH SOME OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COMPONENTS.
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Remedy: DEALER WILL PERFORM ALL NEEDED RE-ROUTING, SECURING, REPLACING OR REPAIRING OF THE WIRING SYSTEM.
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Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN CIRCUIT DAMAGE AND AN ELECTRICALFIRE, WHICH IN TURN COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS.
Recall 65834 started on 12/02/1981 by MFR effecting 14,000 units.
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Summary: VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH A RESTRICTED FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE ENGINE MAY STOP UNEXPECTEDLY, EVEN THOUGH THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES FUEL IS AVAILABLE.
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Remedy: THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK VENT TUBE WILL BE INSPECTED. IF NECESSARY, THE FLEXIBLE HOSES IN THE FUEL TANK VENT, RETURN, AND FUEL FEED SYSTEMS, AND THE RIGID VENT LINE ROLLOVER VALVE AND TWO WAY CHECK VALVE WILL BE REPLACED. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEMS; FUEL TANK VENT TUBE, HOSES, FUEL FEED SYSTEMS, ROLLOVERVALVE AND TWO-WAY CHECK VALVE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SUDDEN STALLING OF THE ENGINE COULD CAUSE A TRAFFICHAZARD AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: UNTIL VEHICLE IS REPAIRED, KEEPING THE TANK AT LEAST HALF FULL ISRECOMMENDED.
Recall 30095 started on 08/28/1981 by MFR effecting 18,700 units.
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Summary: SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE ENGINE DUE TO A LOOSE FUEL LINE CONNECTION.
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Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FUEL SYSTEM HOSE CLAMPS, HOSES, AND THE FUEL SUPPLY RAMP AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
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Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: FUEL; FUEL LINE CONNECTION.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITIONCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY.NOTE: THE OWNER IS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL REPAIRS ARECOMPLETED, ESPECIALLY IF A FUEL ODOR IS PRESENT.
Recall 40119 started on 09/19/1980 by MFR effecting 3,825 units.
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Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER MAY PROVIDE POWER TO THE IGNITION CIRCUIT WHILE THE KEY IS IN THE OFF POSITION.
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Remedy: THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WIRING AT THE FUSE PANEL AND INSTALL A CIRCUIT BREAKER TO PROTECT THE MODIFIED CIRCUIT.
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Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: AIR CONDITIONING; WIRING HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE ENGINE WILL CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER THE IGNITION KEYIS TURNED OFF, CREATING AN UNSAFE SITUATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTEDVEHICLE MOVEMENT AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall 40121 started on 09/19/1980 by MFR effecting 750 units.
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Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATION CHAIN COULD CATCH ON CERTAIN CARBURETOR HARDWARE, CAUSING THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION.
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Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE PLATE BETWEEN THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATION CHAIN AND THE THROTTLE PLATE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL; CRUISE CONTROL, ACTUATION CHAIN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE THROTTLE WOULD REMAIN OPEN, EVEN AFTER THEACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS RELEASED. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.
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