Renault Encore recalls

4 official safety recalls for the Renault Encore from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Heater core end cap may rupture

    Reported April 10, 1992Model years 1983–1987NHTSA campaign 92V051000540,000 vehicles affected

    The heater core end cap may rupture, letting hot coolant into the passenger compartment where it could injure the driver. Steam may fog the windows and impair visibility. The heater core will be replaced with a different design.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
    Defect
    THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
    Consequence
    THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATEDLIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION ANDCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
    Remedy
    REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH A CORE OF DIFFERENT DESIGN WHICH WILL NOT RUPTURE AND LEAK IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: WATER HEATER; HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AUTOMOBILES.

  2. Heater core may rupture under pressure

    Reported May 31, 1988Model years 1985–1987NHTSA campaign 88V087000240,000 vehicles affected

    Inadequate venting during engine overheating may allow pressure to build and rupture the heater core, releasing hot coolant and steam near the driver's legs. Coolant system pressure caps will be replaced with ones that have adequate venting capacity.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
    Defect
    COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURES DURING OVERHEATED ENGINE OPERATION MAY EXCEED THE STRENGTH CAPABILITY OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS DUE TO INADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM PRESSURE CAP.
    Consequence
    THE BUILDUP OF PRESSURE MAY CAUSE HEATER CORE TO RUPTUREAND DISCHARGE HOT COOLANT AND STEAM IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE DRIVERS LEGS.
    Remedy
    REPLACE ALL COOLANT SYSTEM PRESSURE CAPS WITH ONE HAVING ADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: COOLING SYSTEM/HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

  3. Driver's seat bracket may fail

    Reported April 8, 1988Model years 1983–1984NHTSA campaign 88V060000149,000 vehicles affected

    The driver's seat adjuster bracket may fail from fatigue. If both front attachments fail, the seat back could move significantly rearward. The bracket will be replaced with a stronger version.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS
    Defect
    DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER MECHANISM MAY SEPARATE AT ITS FRONT ATTACHMENT DUE TO FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ADJUSTER BRACKET.
    Consequence
    FAILURE OF BOTH FRONT ATTACHMENTS MAY ALLOW SIGNIFICANTREARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK.
    Remedy
    REPLACE DRIVERS SEAT ADJUSTER BRACKET WITH A STRONGER VERSION.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: DRIVERS SEAT ATTACHMENT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROCKER RECLINER FRONTSEATS.

  4. Engine compartment fuel hoses may deteriorate and leak

    Reported April 14, 1987Model years 1984–1985NHTSA campaign 87V04900015,078 vehicles affected

    Five fuel hoses in the engine compartment could deteriorate over time, causing a fuel leak and engine compartment fire. Replace the five fuel hoses and clamps.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    FUEL HOSES (5) IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD DETERIORATE OVER TIME.
    Consequence
    FUEL LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR, RESULTING IN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE FIVE FUEL HOSES/CLAMPS.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: FUEL HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 1.4L ENGINE, MULTI-POINT FUELINJECTION AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION SYSTEMS.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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