Exterior lighting: turn signalRecall 78V-187 · 1976 Renault R5
RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED recall 78V-187 covers 9,623 1976 Renault R5 for a exterior lighting: turn signal problem, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V187000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE AMBER COLOR REAR TURN SIGNAL LENSES MAY FADE AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ELEMENTS SUCH AS HEAVY RAIN, SNOW, ETC.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL LENSES WITH A TYPE THAT RESISTS FADING.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FADED TURN SIGNAL LENSES COULD CONFUSE OTHER DRIVERS,CREATING AN UNSAFE CONDITION THAT COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.