Safety Recall NHTSA · 80V127000 Reported September 29, 1980

Equipment:carrier:spare tire

Renault, Incorporated · Equipment · 6,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
80V127000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
6,500
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 29, 1980

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, an additional spare tire retaining bracket will be installed at no charge to owner.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Renault, Incorporated dealer and reference recall ID 80V127000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 80V127000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 80V127000?

NHTSA recall 80V127000 was issued by Renault, Incorporated on September 29, 1980. It addresses: Equipment:carrier:spare tire. The recall affects approximately 6,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Renault, Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 80V127000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.