Renault Trafic recalls

On affected vehicles the rear stub axle material is not compliant to hardness specification. There is a risk the stub axle could break while driving.

Fix: Check the stub axle for cracks and replace if necessary.

9 vehicles · built 23 Sep 2024 to 7 Oct 2024

On affected vehicles airbag sensors and brackets were not fitted on production. The airbags and seatbelt pre-tensioners will not be activated when needed.

Fix: Fit the missing components.

• TRAFIC: 19 vehicles · built 1 May 2023 to 31 Dec 2023
• TRAFIC: vehicle count not given · built 1 May 2023 to 31 Dec 2023

On affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy.

Fix: Replace the airbag collision sensors.�

22 vehicles · built 12 Sep 2023 to 17 Oct 2023

On affected vehicles the driver and passenger airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioners may not deploy.�

Fix: Replace the airbag collision sensors.�

1,135 vehicles · built 10 Nov 2021 to 4 Sep 2023

Risk of the gas generator cracking on the passenger airbag causing a leak meaning the airbag may not display fully in an event of an accident.

Fix: Replace the passenger airbag as a preventive measure.

45 vehicles · built 29 Jan 2020 to 16 Mar 2020

There is a risk the handbrake may not hold the vehicle in place due to a non-conformity of the rear brake calipers

Fix: Check the manufacturing markings on the Left and Right Rear Brake Calipers and if necessary replace them

450 vehicles · built 28 Mar 2019 to 6 Jun 2019

Possible Fuel leak from tank

Fix: Check the date of manufacture of the fuel tank and change it if necessary

3 vehicles · built 7 Mar 2019 to 14 Mar 2019

Rear bench seatbelt buckle bolts may not be correctly tightened.

Fix: Check the buckle bolts are at the correct torque.

7 vehicles · built 30 May 2017 to 30 Jan 2019

Possible failure of the parking brake due to a non-conformity (crimping) at cable connection ends.

Fix: Replace the secondary cables and connectors.

2,475 vehicles · built 18 May 2018 to 13 Sep 2018

Rear seatbelt may become stuck due to incorrect fitting of the reel housing.

Fix: Check the fitting of the seat belt inertia reel housings and adjust as required.

5 vehicles · built 24 Jan 2018 to 24 Jan 2018

Lighting fault after LED fitment

Fix: Re-programme and re-configure the Energy Manangement Module

152 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2016 to 1 Dec 2017

It has been identified that the incorrect tyre pressure label has been fitted. In addition if orderer the spare wheel may also be incorrect. It is therefore possible that the stability of the vehicle could be affected.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to replace both the tyre pressure label and the spare wheel with new quality assured items.

32 vehicles · built 19 May 2015 to 25 Jan 2016

The rear axle bolts may not have been correctly tightened which may generate a noise from inside the wheel arch or cause friction on the Tyre. If the concern is not addressed it is possible for the axle to become uncoupled from the body of the vehicle.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to ensure the bolts are at the correct torque. Where axle bolts are found to be missing the axle must be replaced.

18,486 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2014 to 21 Jan 2016

The customer may experience vibrations or noise from the steering wheel due to cracks starting in the steering wheel hub. If not rectified in the worst case over time the steering wheel could break and affect the directional control of the vehicle.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check of the manufacturing date of the steering wheel hub. The steering wheel hub will be replaced it if the date is inside the identified period.

• TRAFIC: 847 vehicles · built 10 Dec 2012 to 20 Jan 2013
• TRAFIC: 847 vehicles · built 24 Sep 2012 to 4 Nov 2012
• TRAFIC: 847 vehicles · built 12 Apr 2013 to 26 May 2013
• TRAFIC: 847 vehicles · built 6 Nov 2013 to 15 Dec 2013

It has been identified that during production the EGR pipe has been manufactured from incorrect thickness material. Due to the affect of stresses i.e. heat vibration etc on the pipe it can lead to cracking. If there is significant crack there is a possibility exhaust gases could leak. This could cause surrounding parts to deteriorate. If this happens the vehicle will emit black smoke from the exhaust there will be a loss of power and a warning light will illuminate on the instrument panel.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace to the EGR pipe.

4,310 vehicles · built 9 Dec 2013 to 30 Sep 2015

There is a risk the passenger airbag mounting bolts are incorrectly installed which can lead to the airbag not correctly deploying. If a heavy front end collision occurs the passenger could sustain additional injury.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check for the presence of the bolts and if missing fit new one(s).

348 vehicles · built 14 May 2014 to 1 Dec 2014

On a small number of vehicles one or more of the bonnet lock bolts may not be correctly tightened. In exceptional cases this may cause the bonnet to open whilst driving.

Fix: On affected vehicles check and where necessary tighten bonnet lock bolts.

12,832 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2014 to 30 Mar 2016

On affected vehicles the drive to brake vacuum pump may fail. This may cause a loss of brake servo assistance and a hard brake pedal. It may also cause a reduction in engine power.

Fix: Check the manufacture date of the vacuum pump and where necessary replace the pump.

527 vehicles

The parking brake cable may not have been assembled correctly which can result in either the inability to apply the parking brake or the inability to release the parking brake.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the parking brake cable.

418 vehicles · built 6 Mar 2014 to 25 Nov 2014

The integrity of the front seat bench frame for the passengers may be compromised because of non-compliance during the manufacturing processes. Customer may hear noises coming from underneath the bench. They may also notice some cracking on the seat frame angles. If the seat fails during a collision the passengers have an elevated risk of injury.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the seat frame. Replace the seat where necessary.

1,425 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2014 to 31 Oct 2014

It is possible for the servo mounting bolts to loosen. If the noises are ignored over time it is possible for the brakes to be compromised.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the brake pedal/servo mounting nuts.

622 vehicles · built 6 Mar 2014 to 25 Nov 2014

The front axle wishbone mounting nuts may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The driver may experience noise from the front axle or find the steering becomes vague.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the torque tightening of the axle wishbone nuts or replace if required.

936 vehicles · built 6 Mar 2014 to 25 Nov 2014

There is a possibility that the rear lights may cease to function due to the wiring insulation being abraded on a roof lining angle bracket. If the rear lights cease to function there is an increased risk of collision as other road users are not warned of vehicle; position directional intent or braking intent. Warnings for the driver can be gained from acrid smell indicator tell-tale flashing faster than normal and other electrical items in the rear not working.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the wiring. In all cases protection for the wiring will be fitted.

648 vehicles · built 20 Jul 2011 to 11 Sep 2013

Risk that the primary handbrake cable end - piece crimping may not conform so the handbrake cable may become detached.

Fix: Check crimping at cable end. Replace cable if not within tolerance.

1,180 vehicles

The suspension turret panel may fail due to inadequate welding being applied at the factory.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to apply further weld to the nearside inner wing suspension turret.

22 vehicles · built 26 Jul 2006 to 29 Jul 2006

Tyres of an incorrect size have been fitted which could result in tyre failure.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles to replace the five tyres the spare wheel carrier mountings and reconfigure the ABS computer.

48 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2006 to 31 Mar 2007

The rear outboard seat belt stalks may become less effective as it is possible for the mounting bolt to unscrew.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to apply thread locking compound to the appropriate seat belt stalk fixings.

1,429 vehicles

It has been identified that the possibility exists that the handbrake cable intermediate connector may break. Should this occur the handbrake function would be lost.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the handbrake intermediate connector replaced.

• TRAFIC: 26,355 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2006 to 29 May 2008
• TRAFIC: 26,355 vehicles · built 10 Jun 2008 to 10 Jun 2008

It has been identified that there has been a left to right inversion of the side impact sensor wiring which in certain cases may result in inadequate deployment of the airbags in the event of a side impact.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the airbag ECU replaced.

84 vehicles

It has been identified that the dashboard wiring hs been mounted incorrectly. This may result in the vehicle failing to start the reversing lights failing to operate the risk of a short circuit of the FRH headlights damage to the wiring and high temperatures.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the dashboard wiring refitted and replaced as necessary.

• TRAFIC: 2 vehicles · built 1 May 2006 to 10 Apr 2007
• TRAFIC: 2 vehicles · built 1 May 2006 to 8 Mar 2007

It has been identified that the front passenger seatbelt pretensioner has not been configured correctly. In the event of an impact the pretensioner will not trigger. The front seat passenger will however still be retained by the seatbelt but without the pretensioner function.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the front passenger seatbelt configured.

6 vehicles

It has been identified that a potential loss of engine cooling fan function (cooling fan number 2) will cause the engine to seize without warning due to overheating. The STOP warning light may or may not illuminate.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have front-end wiring replaced.

12 vehicles

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

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

816 vehicles