1981 Renault 18I: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1981 Renault 18I. The newest campaign is 83V091000. NHTSA received the report on 12 Sep 1983. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 83V091000, in the NHTSA record

Dealer will perform all needed re-routing, securing, replacing or repairing of the wiring system.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
NHTSA publishes these words. Source: NHTSA Datasets and APIs, section Complaints, read on 1 Oct 2026. Complaint file through 29 Mar 2018. Recall file through 29 Sep 2026.

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Recall campaigns

5 campaigns, newest first. 56,812 units in total.

83V09100012 Sep 1983Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood
81V0040002 Dec 1981Fuel System, Gasoline
81V10000028 Aug 1981Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
80V11800019 Sep 1980Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
80V11900019 Sep 1980Vehicle Speed Control

83V091000Received 12 Sep 1983. 19,537 units.
Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain vehicles, the wiring system in the engine compartment may have been improperly routed. If so, the wires may come in contact with some of the engine compartment components.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will perform all needed re-routing, securing, replacing or repairing of the wiring system.
Report filed by RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Nov 1983.
81V004000Received 2 Dec 1981. 14,000 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicles may have been assembled with a restricted fuel supply system that does not function properly. The engine may stop unexpectedly, even though the fuel gauge indicates fuel is available.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The fuel tank and fuel tank vent tube will be inspected. If necessary, the flexible hoses in the fuel tank vent, return, and fuel feed systems, and the rigid vent line rollover valve and two way check valve will be replaced. This will be done without charge to owner.
Report filed by RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED.
81V100000Received 28 Aug 1981. 18,700 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Some of the involved vehicles may develop a fuel leak near the engine due to a loose fuel line connection.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace the fuel system hose clamps, hoses, and the fuel supply ramp at no charge to owner.
Report filed by RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Feb 1982.
80V118000Received 19 Sep 1980. 3,825 units.
Equipment / Appliance / Air Conditioner
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air conditioner may provide power to the ignition circuit while the key is in the off position.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will modify the air conditioning system wiring at the fuse panel and install a circuit breaker to protect the modified circuit.
Report filed by RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED.
80V119000Received 19 Sep 1980. 750 units.
Vehicle Speed Control
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain vehicles, the cruise control actuation chain could catch on certain carburetor hardware, causing the throttle plate to remain in a partially open position.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will install a protective plate between the cruise control actuation chain and the throttle plate, without charge to owner.
Report filed by RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1981 Renault 18I
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
DP83012	Defect petition	ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS (SMOKE UNDER DASH)	Electrical System	24 May 1983	12 Jul 1983

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

19815
19831
19841
19851

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
NHTSA page of the 1981 Renault 18IThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1981 Renault 18I: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/renault/18i/1981/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: RENAULT USA, INCORPORATED

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1981 Renault 18I?: 56,812 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Renault 18I have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the Renault 18I, model years 1981 to 1985. 5 of them name the 1981 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1981 Renault 18I open?: No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.