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  • 02 Dec 2002RENAULT CLIORef R/2002/156

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    There is a risk of a loss of brake servo assistance due to the incorrect positioning of the air pressure sensor in the inlet manifold.

    Remedy

    Check the position of the air pressure sensor and correct where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,861
    OEM ref
    0A8F
    Build start
    16 Apr 2002
    Build end
    27 Jun 2002
  • 02 Dec 2002RENAULT TWINGORef R/2002/156

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    There is a risk of a loss of brake servo assistance due to the incorrect positioning of the air pressure sensor in the inlet manifold.

    Remedy

    Check the position of the air pressure sensor and correct where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,861
    OEM ref
    0A8F
    Build start
    16 Apr 2002
    Build end
    27 Jun 2002
  • 18 Nov 2002RENAULT TRAFICRef R/2002/149

    POTENTIAL LOSS OF BRAKES

    Defect

    Risk of loss of service brake due to securing clips missing from the brake pedal to servo cross shaft linkage.

    Remedy

    Examine brake pedal cross shaft installation and replace any missing clips.

    Vehicles affected
    816
    OEM ref
    0A6W
  • 15 Nov 2002RENAULT LAGUNARef R/2002/141

    VEHICLE SURGE

    Defect

    The engine speed may surge intermittently when first started from cold when the outside temperature is between 0 degrees centigrade and plus 5 degrees centigrade.

    Remedy

    Reprogramme the fuel injection computer.

    Vehicles affected
    1,646
    OEM ref
    OTS 0A4M
    Build start
    01 May 2002
    Build end
    31 Jul 2002
  • 23 Sept 2002RENAULT ESPACERef R/2002/115

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF SPARE WHEEL

    Defect

    The spare wheel winch cable may seize or break and allow the wheel to fall onto the road.

    Remedy

    Fit a modified spare wheel support cross member and winch unit.

    Vehicles affected
    6,597
    OEM ref
    0A65
    Build start
    01 Sept 1996
    Build end
    11 Dec 1998
  • 01 Aug 2002RENAULT AGRICULTURE ARESRef R/2002/108

    INGRESS OF WATER INTO BRAKING SYSTEM

    Defect

    It is possible for water to enter the braking system via the cap of the brake fluid reservoir or via a vent hole between the boosters and master cylinders. Resultant vapour locks and/or corrosion of internal components could render the footbrake ineffective under arduous operating conditions.

    Remedy

    Modify the brake fluid reservoir filler caps and master cylinder/booster venting arrangements to prevent the ingress of water.

    Vehicles affected
    1,209
    OEM ref
    DK/HH 1554
  • 01 Aug 2002RENAULT AGRICULTURE ATLESRef R/2002/108

    INGRESS OF WATER INTO BRAKING SYSTEM

    Defect

    It is possible for water to enter the braking system via the cap of the brake fluid reservoir or via a vent hole between the boosters and master cylinders. Resultant vapour locks and/or corrosion of internal components could render the footbrake ineffective under arduous operating conditions.

    Remedy

    Modify the brake fluid reservoir filler caps and master cylinder/booster venting arrangements to prevent the ingress of water.

    Vehicles affected
    1,209
    OEM ref
    DK/HH 1554
  • 22 Jul 2002RENAULT MASTERRef R/2002/083

    RISK OF STALLING

    Defect

    The engine may stall at idle and/or when lifting off the throttle following a period of hard acceleration.

    Remedy

    Check the serial number on the fuel pressure regulator and replace it if it is within the affected range.

    Vehicles affected
    1,861
    OEM ref
    0A8F
    Build start
    01 Nov 2000
    Build end
    31 May 2001
  • 15 Jul 2002RENAULT ESPACERef R/2002/064

    SIDE AIR BAG CONCERN

    Defect

    The electrical connections to the side air bags may be transposed. This could result in the air bag on the opposite side to an impact being deployed.

    Remedy

    Check side air bag wiring for transposed connections and correct where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,609
    OEM ref
    0A5T
    Build start
    01 Oct 1999
    Build end
    01 May 2000
  • 15 Jul 2002RENAULT ESPACERef R/2002/065

    POSSIBLE UNSCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG

    Defect

    The air bag control electrical wiring attached to the drivers swivelling seat may become damaged and cause unscheduled deployment of the drivers' air bag.

    Remedy

    Examine wiring for damage and re-route and secure as necessary

    Vehicles affected
    467
    OEM ref
    0A6B
    Build start
    01 Jan 1999
    Build end
    30 Jul 1999
  • 08 Mar 2002RENAULT LAGUNARef R/2001/163

    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    Defect

    Laguna II's fitted with the 1.6 16v engine may cut out and stall at idle/lift off when the air conditioning is switched on.

    Remedy

    Rectified by recalibrating the injection computer.

    Vehicles affected
    4,838
    OEM ref
    0A5M
    Build start
    01 Oct 2000
    Build end
    27 Jun 2001
  • 08 Mar 2002RENAULT LAGUNARef R/2001/157

    FUEL LEAK / EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSIST CONCERN.

    Defect

    Danger of leakage from the Diesel injection high pressure pipes which can result in destruction of the Emergency Brake Assist connector located on the Brake Booster.

    Remedy

    Replace diesel fuel injection high pressure rail and pipes and Emergency Brake Assist connector seal at Brake Booster Unit.

    Vehicles affected
    2,249
    OEM ref
    OTS 0A58
  • 08 Mar 2002RENAULT LAGUNARef R/2001/141

    ENGINE SPEED CONTROL CONCERNS

    Defect

    1) Accelerator pedal may stick in the open position. (Petrol and diesel engine models). 2) Engine may stall at idle or after hard acceleration. (Diesel engine models).

    Remedy

    1) Reposition pad at base of accelerator. 2) Repalce the pressure regulator valve on the diesel fuel pump.

    Vehicles affected
    1,646
    OEM ref
    OTS 0A4M
  • 15 Feb 2002RENAULT SCENICRef R/2001/159

    ENGINE HESITATION AND IDLING CONCERN

    Defect

    Vehicles fitted with 1.4 16v engines and having the MGI motorised throttle housing and Sirius 34 injection computer may have engine hesitation and idling speed instability. This due to incorrect locking of the connector to the throttle housing causing instability in the operation of the injection system.

    Remedy

    Rectified by replacing the motorised throttle housing connector.

    Vehicles affected
    1,574
    OEM ref
    0A4Z
  • 15 Feb 2002RENAULT MEGANERef R/2001/159

    ENGINE HESITATION AND IDLING CONCERN

    Defect

    Vehicles fitted with 1.4 16v engines and having the MGI motorised throttle housing and Sirius 34 injection computer may have engine hesitation and idling speed instability. This due to incorrect locking of the connector to the throttle housing causing instability in the operation of the injection system.

    Remedy

    Rectified by replacing the motorised throttle housing connector.

    Vehicles affected
    1,574
    OEM ref
    0A4Z
  • 15 Feb 2002RENAULT SCENICRef R/2001/162

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    Non air conditioned Megane and Scenics equipped with K4J or K4M engines with a pre-catalytic convertor fitted may have a hard brake pedal (lack of braking assistance). This is caused by the deterioration of the braking assistance pipe as it passes too close to the source of heat emitted by the pre-catalytic convertor.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace and/or reroute the brake assistance (vacuum) pipe.

    Vehicles affected
    11,960
    OEM ref
    0A4H
    Build start
    05 Dec 1999
  • 15 Feb 2002RENAULT CLIORef R/2001/159

    ENGINE HESITATION AND IDLING CONCERN

    Defect

    Vehicles fitted with 1.4 16v engines and having the MGI motorised throttle housing and Sirius 34 injection computer may have engine hesitation and idling speed instability. This due to incorrect locking of the connector to the throttle housing causing instability in the operation of the injection system.

    Remedy

    Rectified by replacing the motorised throttle housing connector.

    Vehicles affected
    1,574
    OEM ref
    0A4Z
  • 15 Feb 2002RENAULT MEGANERef R/2001/162

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    Non air conditioned Megane and Scenics equipped with K4J or K4M engines with a pre-catalytic convertor fitted may have a hard brake pedal (lack of braking assistance). This is caused by the deterioration of the braking assistance pipe as it passes too close to the source of heat emitted by the pre-catalytic convertor.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace and/or reroute the brake assistance (vacuum) pipe.

    Vehicles affected
    11,960
    OEM ref
    0A4H
    Build start
    05 Dec 1999
  • 10 Jan 2002RENAULT TWINGORef R/2001/161

    DOOR SECURITY CONCERN

    Defect

    Customers may find that they are unable to secure the front and side doors of their vehicles due to wear of the locking bolt due to omission of heat treatment.

    Remedy

    Rectified by replacing both the front and side door locks.

    Vehicles affected
    1,445
    OEM ref
    0A53
    Build start
    23 May 2001
    Build end
    30 Jun 2001
  • 10 Jan 2002RENAULT SCENICRef R/2001/160

    FRONT STABILISER BAR BRACKETS CONCERN

    Defect

    The front suspension stabiliser bar brackets may fracture.

    Remedy

    Replace both front stabiliser bar brackets.

    Vehicles affected
    205
    OEM ref
    0A56
    Build start
    01 Jun 2001
    Build end
    18 Jul 2001
  • 10 Jan 2002RENAULT KANGOORef R/2001/161

    DOOR SECURITY CONCERN

    Defect

    Customers may find that they are unable to secure the front and side doors of their vehicles due to wear of the locking bolt due to omission of heat treatment.

    Remedy

    Rectified by replacing both the front and side door locks.

    Vehicles affected
    1,445
    OEM ref
    0A53
    Build start
    23 May 2001
    Build end
    30 Jun 2001
  • 14 Dec 2001RENAULT MEGANERef R/2001/138

    POTENTIAL FUEL LEAKS

    Defect

    There is a risk of the diesel return pipe rubbing against the alternator and there is a risk of leakage from the connections of the high pressure pipes to the injectors. It is possible that the high pressure pump supply pipe may wear against the acoustic protector.

    Remedy

    Reposition or replace any chafing fuel pipes as appropriate. Check the union connections for correct tightness on the high pressure pipes to the injectors.

    Vehicles affected
    3,586
    OEM ref
    0A3E
  • 14 Dec 2001RENAULT SCENICRef R/2001/138

    POTENTIAL FUEL LEAKS

    Defect

    There is a risk of the diesel return pipe rubbing against the alternator and there is a risk of leakage from the connections of the high pressure pipes to the injectors. It is possible that the high pressure pump supply pipe may wear against the acoustic protector.

    Remedy

    Reposition or replace any chafing fuel pipes as appropriate. Check the union connections for correct tightness on the high pressure pipes to the injectors.

    Vehicles affected
    3,586
    OEM ref
    0A3E
  • 07 Dec 2001RENAULT CLIORef R/2001/137

    PASSENGER AIR BAG SECURITY

    Defect

    There is a possibility that one of the four securing bolts may be missing which could cause incorrect deployment of the air bag during operation.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace any missing air bag securing bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    894
    OEM ref
    0A3R
    Build start
    27 Jul 2000
    Build end
    29 Jul 2000
  • 19 Sept 2001RENAULT LAGUNARef R/2001/103

    TOWING BALL MOUNTING MAY CRACK

    Defect

    The towing ball mounting panel may flex under load and eventually crack causing the towing ball to become insecure.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles to fit towing ball mounting panel reinforcement kit.

    Vehicles affected
    226
    OEM ref
    0A3Q
    Build start
    27 Nov 2000
    Build end
    25 Dec 2000

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