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UK vehicle safety recall archive

The archive holds 15,570 DVLA vehicle safety recalls dating back to 1992. Filter by manufacturer, year, or keyword. To check whether a specific vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall, run a live VRM recall check for £1.99.

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  • 23 Mar 1995RENAULT ESPACERef R/1995/015

    POSSIBLE FIRE RISK

    Defect

    Under certain circumstances the fuel filter outlet pipe union may contact the heating element fitted to the fuel filter body. This will result in a short circuit with possible fire risk.

    Remedy

    Recall the subject vehicles for the inclusion of a fuse link in the fuel filter heating element circuit and the fitment of a clip to ensure that the filter outlet pipe union is held clear of the element body.

    Vehicles affected
    3,213
    Build start
    01 Sept 1992
    Build end
    30 Sept 1994
  • 13 Feb 1995RENAULT 19Ref R/1994/034

    CHAFING OF FOG LAMP WIRING LOOM

    Defect

    The left hand fog light wiring loom may chafe in the area of the towing eye. This could cause a short circuit with possible risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and check the condition of the loom adjacent to the towing eye. Where contact damage has occurred this will be repaired and in all cases the wiring loom will be protected by the addition of a foam rubber block

    Vehicles affected
    1,284
    Build start
    01 May 1991
    Build end
    30 Jun 1992
  • 22 Aug 1994RENAULT VI MIDLINERRef R/1994/029

    BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER ATTACHMENT

    Defect

    Due to the effect of corrosion on the aluminium spacer at the master cylinder mounting it is possible for the brake master cylinder to detach from the airpac unit rendering one half of the service brake system inoperative.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a re-designed spacer to the brake master cylinder mounting.

    Vehicles affected
    1,110
    Build start
    01 Jan 1988
    Build end
    31 Dec 1993
  • 18 Apr 1994RENAULT 19Ref R/1994/008

    1) BONNET CATCH MECHANISM MAY LOOSEN. 2) SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS MAY BE FAULTY.

    Defect

    1) Bonnet catch securing bolts may slacken in service allowing movement of the lock mechanism. This may result in the bonnet lifting. 2) Autoliv-Klippan seat belt pre-tensioners may be faulty.

    Remedy

    1. Replace the bonnet catch fixing bolts with screws and lock nuts. 2. Substitute any Autoliv-Klippan pre-tensioners with TRW-REPA equipment.

    Vehicles affected
    29,661
    Build start
    01 Apr 1992
    Build end
    31 Mar 1994
  • 28 Jun 1993RENAULT CLIORef R/1993/034

    PETROL SMELL IN CAR

    Defect

    Incorrect positioning and/or tightening of the fuel pipe clips on the injection bar may cause petrol fumes or smell in the passenger compartment.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for inspection. Where the subject pipes have been incorrectly positioned and/or tightened the pipes will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    579
    Build start
    01 Mar 1991
    Build end
    31 Dec 1991
  • 23 Apr 1993RENAULT 19Ref R/1993/015

    POSSIBLE CRACKING OF FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER MOUNTING

    Defect

    The front suspension upper mounting plate cups may crack. Under certain conditions this could affect vehicle handling.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the front suspension upper mounting plates with examples incorporating an alternative metal specification.

    Vehicles affected
    4,247
  • 18 Feb 1993RENAULT VI 50 SERIESRef R/1993/005

    POSSIBLE SPONTANEOUS RELEASE OF PARKING BRAKE

    Defect

    A batch of vehicles has been identified where the parking brake pawl teeth have been incorrectly formed and are of insufficient depth. This may result in damage to the pawl teeth as well as those on the handbrake ratchet and could permit spontaneous release

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the parking brake ratchet and pawl mechanisms with quality assured components. This recall supersedes former campaign R1992/17 since Renault have decided to replace the ratchet and pawl mechanisms on

    Vehicles affected
    872
  • 18 Dec 1992RENAULT VI S SERIESRef R/1992/053

    STUB AXLE FAILURE

    Defect

    Possible fracture of the stub axle(s) on high mileage passenger carrying vehicles. This could result in loss of the wheel and hub assembly with attendant loss of vehicle control and braking effort on one brake circuit.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the stub axle during normal routine servicing or repair with new units incorporating a revised heat treatment requirement.

    Vehicles affected
    900
    Build start
    01 Jan 1984
  • 24 Jan 1992RENAULT ESPACERef R/1992/007

    LOCKING OF FRONT SEAT PIVOT MECHANISM

    Defect

    The front seat pivoting mechanism may not operate correctly. This may lead to imprecise locking of the front seats which under certain driving conditions may have safety implications if the driving seat is not retained in the normal driving mo

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles for replacement of the seat pivot flange and the fitment of an additional ring washer on both front seats.

    Vehicles affected
    644
    Build start
    01 Jan 1991
    Build end
    31 Dec 1991

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