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Brakes Published 22 Feb 2000 Ref JP-1207860

Renault: Pressure Control Transmission Unit

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — brakes. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
22 Feb 2000
Units affected
168
Reference
JP-1207860

Affected vehicles

Renault Twingo 1999 Renault Clio 1999

Hazard

The check valve spring housing in the brake booster vacuum check valve contains material defects in some units. Housing fracture can occur, and resulting debris may obstruct the vacuum circuit, reducing brake booster function. In the worst case, repeated brake pedal operation in short intervals may result in decreased braking force.
Show original (日本語)
ブレーキ倍力装置の負圧逆流防止弁において、当該逆流防止弁のスプリングハウジングの 材質に一部不適切なものがあり、当該ハウジングが破損し、その破片が負圧回路を塞ぎブ レーキ倍力装置の機能を低下させ、最悪の場合、ブレーキペダルを短時間に繰り返し操作 した際、制動力が低下するおそれがある。

Remedy

Inspect the brake booster vacuum check valve on all vehicles. Replace any defective valves with serviceable units.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、ブレーキ倍力装置の負圧逆流防止弁を点検し、不具合品が装着されていた場合は 良品と交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice