RENAULT CLIO UK Recall Check

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2016/192 (68552)

Manufacturer Reference

OC66

Defect

In sub-zero weather conditions the front windscreen blades arms may become frozen to the screen. In extreme circumstances when the wipers are activated the wiper arm linkage may weaken detach or bend. Should the linkage break or bend the wipers will not clear the screen effectively.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the wiper linkage with a more robustly designed linkage.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2016/281 (415)

Manufacturer Reference

0CBE

Defect

One of the rear axle bolts retaining the stub axle carrier on the left and/or right side may not have been correctly tightened.This could allow the stub axle to separate from it's mounting.

Remedy

On affected vehicles check bolt tightness. If necessary or if bolt(s) is/are missing replace the axle assembly.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2016/010 (418)

Manufacturer Reference

OC6X

Defect

The wheel retaining nuts may not have been tightened top the correct specification during assembly.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles; Check and if necessary tighten wheel nuts to correct specification.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2016/015 (1096)

Manufacturer Reference

OC6J

Defect

The rear spoiler may detach at high speed due to high variance in temperature change. This is a result of a non-conformity with the production process.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected for inspection and where necessary rebonding.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2015/136 (49748)

Manufacturer Reference

OC0W

Defect

It is possible that the front wheel liners have been incorrectly positioned giving potential for them to rub against the front brake hoses. This in turn could in rare circumstances cause increased brake pedal travel and affect the braking efficiency of the vehicle. This issue may be highlighted by a warning message Braking system fault and a warning light on the dashboard.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the front wheel arch liners and brake hoses. If they are found to be incorrectly positioned they will be replaced free of charge.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2015/053 (383)

Manufacturer Reference

0C00

Defect

A fuel leak could occur at the fuel pressure sensor to injector rail seal due to a non conformance of production methods. If the leak occurs a smell will be noticed by the occupants of the vehicle.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and re-tighten the fuel pressure sensor to a specified higher torque value.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2014/086 (20545)

Manufacturer Reference

OBVW

Defect

The protectors for the front brake hoses may have been fitted incorrectly which could in the worst case scenario lead to a reduction in braking efficiency. If there is leakage of brake fluid the warning lamp will illuminate and more effort will have to be applied to the brakes to stop in good time. Additionally there is a possibility that brake fluid may leak from the rear brake cylinders with the same effects as above.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the front brake hoses and protectors. Where necessary reposition or replace the protectors and brake hoses. Replace the fixing dome caps that retain the rear brake shoes to the back plate.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2013/033 (3)

Manufacturer Reference

OBMU

Defect

As a result of certain front suspension mounting bolts being over tightened at the factory the front suspension could fail and loss of vehicle control could occur.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front struts and mounting bolts.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2011/118 (3308)

Manufacturer Reference

0BDN

Defect

Possibility that the nonconformance of the valve cotter could lead to the destruction of the engine.

Remedy

Replace the cotters on relevant engines

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2007/044 (4234)

Manufacturer Reference

OAU6

Defect

Under particular circumstances of use the potential exists for the stop light switch to melt due to overheating of the grease in the circuit switches with the potential for coking of the contacts. This can result in failure of the stop lights and overheating at the pedal floor or smoke in the passenger compartment.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the stop light switch replaced.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2006/176 (217)

Manufacturer Reference

oarg

Defect

Possible malfunction of the gearbox control causing: 1. Gearbox switching to manual mode without driver intervention; 2. gearbox changing to 3rd gear without driver intervention; 3.incorrect display of lever position on the instrument panel; 4. Auto gearbox warning light illuminates.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the automatic transmission computer.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2004/204 (469)

Manufacturer Reference

Defect

In certain cases the risk exists that there may be a faulty contact between the accelerator pedal sensor and the injection computer. In such cases the SERV warning light will illuminate on the dashboard.The situation remains under control by simply by applying the brake pedal.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will undergo preventive reprogramming of the injection computer

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2003/097 (1887)

Manufacturer Reference

oaah

Defect

Due to a manufacturing defect there is a potential risk of the front right or left suspension arm breaking if subjected to an impact.

Remedy

Check the manufacturing markings on the suspension arms and replace where found necessary.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2002/156 (1861)

Manufacturer Reference

0A8F

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.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2001/159 (1574)

Manufacturer Reference

0A4Z

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.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2001/137 (894)

Manufacturer Reference

0A3R

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.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/2001/084 (105883)

Manufacturer Reference

0A2M

Defect

The accelerator cable may break and cause a sudden loss of engine power.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and fit a modified accelerator cable.

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Recalls Number (Vehicles Effected)

R/1993/034 (579)

Manufacturer Reference

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.