Defect Investigation Detail

RENAULT / ALLIANCE / 1983

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: EA88015 Vehicale/Equipment Name: RENAULT
Vehicale/Equipment Model: ALLIANCE Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1983
Component Name: SEATS Manufacturer's Name: RENAULT, INCORPORATED
Date Opened: Jan, 19 1988 Date Closed: May, 16 1988
Subject: SEAT TRACK Summary: Summary: results of etf testing show that a failed seat track causes thethe seat assembly to recline until the seat back contacts the rear seatcushion, creating the potential for loss of vehicle control.analysis: the rocker recliner seat mounting bracket in the subject vehiclesseparates from the track assembly because of metal fatigue.amc has mod-ified the seat track design and apparently solved the problem.recommendation: test additional failed seats and send a recall requestletter.===