Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Renault LeCar,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 1976–1982 with 10 recall campaigns and 0 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 1980 (4), 1976 (2), and 1982 (1).
Top recall themes: Equipment and labeling, Other, and Brakes.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
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Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Equipment and labeling
2 campaigns · Years: 1980–1981
These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
1982
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1981
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1980
4
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1978
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1977
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
1976
2
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
What to Do Next
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If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
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Most common areas involved:
Vehicle speed control
, Equipment
and Seat belts
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1982
Seat belts: Buckle assembly:
Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The front seat belt assembly may require more effort than usual to release and fails to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 209, "seat belt assemblies".
1981
Equipment: Carrier/rack:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: In vehicles equipped with air-conditioning, the spare tire is stored on the floor in the cargo area. In the event of a vehicle accident, the rivets which secure the tire, via a flexible strap and a retaining clip, may fail.
1980
Parking brake: Mechanical:
Safety recall involving the parking brake area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: A mismatched or improperly machined hand brake ratchet and plunger was installed on certain vehicles. The hand brake, when applied, may release when slight downward pressure is applied to the top of the lever. Sudden release of the hand brake could cause the vehicle to roll away.
Equipment: Carrier/rack:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Certain vehicles equipped with factory-installed air-conditioning may have defective spare tire restraints. Vehicles so equipped have the spare tire stored on the floor in the cargo area.
Fuel system, gasoline: Filler pipe and cap:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: On certain vehicles, the fuel filler cap became unseated during the rear impact test. This is not in compliance with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "Fuel system integrity". Fuel spillage could occur in a collision.
Equipment: Carrier/rack:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: In vehicles equipped with air-conditioning, the spare tire is stored on the floor in the cargo area. In the event of a vehicle accident, the rivets which secure the tire, via a flexible strap and a retaining clip, may fail.
1978
Vehicle speed control: Springs:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Due to an improperly seated bushing in the carburetor secondary barrel body, a portion of the spiral return spring of the throttle plate opener may restrict the free return of the secondary barrel throttle plate.
1977
Vehicle speed control: Springs:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Due to an improperly seated bushing in the carburetor secondary barrel body, a portion of the spiral return spring of the throttle plate opener may restrict the free return of the secondary barrel throttle plate.
1976
Vehicle speed control: Springs:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Due to an improperly seated bushing in the carburetor secondary barrel body, a portion of the spiral return spring of the throttle plate opener may restrict the free return of the secondary barrel throttle plate.
Vehicle speed control: Springs:
Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: The involved vehicles fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "Accelerator control systems". Due to gumming during ocean shipment, some throttles may fail to fully return to the idle position when the accelerator pedal is released. N or return within the required one seco
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