Safety Recall NHTSA · 85V043000 Reported April 12, 1985

Interior systems:seat belts:lap:rear

Renault, Incorporated · Seat Belts · 8,085 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
85V043000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
8,085
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 12, 1985

Defect Summary

The 12 mm spacer used on the rear seat belt anchorage bolts may affect anchor bolt load capacity and fail to comply with fmvss 210, seat belt assembly anchorages. consequence of defect: the rear outboard seat belt anchorages may not maintain load requirements for the specified time. This failure may cause the seat belt system not to restrain the occupant in position if an accident were to occur, causing serious injuries.

Corrective Action

Replace 12 mm anchor bolt spacer with a 5mm spacer.

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 85V043000 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 85V043000

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

What is recall 85V043000?

NHTSA recall 85V043000 was issued by Renault, Incorporated on April 12, 1985. It addresses: Interior systems:seat belts:lap:rear. The recall affects approximately 8,085 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Renault, Incorporated dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85V043000 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.