Renault Twingo recalls

Depending on driving style and road profile there is a risk of degradation of the front left sub axle carrier.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and checking the front left stub axle carrier casting number Where necessary replace the stub axle carrier.

187 vehicles

The outer part (skin) of the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle and /or the pins on the glass tailgate. There would be no warning to the customer. However the possibility of detachment is increased due to the use of car washes.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit additional re-enforcement to the spoiler and bonnet.

5,623 vehicles · built 7 May 2014 to 10 Dec 2016

Operations 1) or 2) or operations 1) and 2) could be required: 1) The upper part of the bonnet (the bonnet skin) may detach from the rest of the bonnet due to poor adhesive being applied at the factory and deterioration over time. There would be no obvious signs to the customer. 2) The outer part (skin) of the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle and /or the pins on the glass tailgate. There would be no warning to the customer.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and add re-enforcement to the spoiler and/or bonnet or both as required.

4,056 vehicles · built 7 May 2014 to 6 Jul 2015

The front shock absorber (strut) mounting for the anti-roll bar rod may not be welded correctly. If the welding should fail there will initially be noise leading to the possibility for adversely affected vehicle handling because the anti-roll bar will no longer be connected the risk of contact and damage to the wheel rim tyre brake hose and ABS cable.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the shocker absorber (strut) build dates. The shock absorber that are in the affected range will be replaced.

1,022 vehicles · built 26 May 2014 to 30 Oct 2014

Due to an error in the engine ECU software it is possible that the vehicle will suffer an unintended acceleration or not able to decelerate. The driver should still be able to control the vehicle by applying the brakes and manipulating the clutch and gears.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to reprogram the engine ECU with new software.

1,115 vehicles · built 13 Jun 2014 to 15 Dec 2014

Due to an error in the manufacturing process the seat belt buckle may not retain the belt during a frontal impact.

Fix: On affected vehicles check build date of seat belt assembly and replace if necessary.

393 vehicles · built 29 Sep 2014 to 29 Oct 2014

Seat belt tongue may not hold in the buckle sufficiently. In a collision the tongue may separate from the buckle putting the occupant of the affected belt at risk.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the seatbelt buckle on the passenger side (x 75) and driver side (x6).

393 vehicles · built 20 Oct 2014 to 7 Nov 2014

It has been identified that the driver's seat may suffer permanent or intermittent non-locking on it's runners. This can occur when the vehicle is stationary or when being driven..

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have a latch fitted to the seat's locking device.

663 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2008 to 28 Feb 2009

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.

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

1,861 vehicles · built 16 Apr 2002 to 27 Jun 2002

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.

Fix: Rectified by replacing both the front and side door locks.

1,445 vehicles · built 23 May 2001 to 30 Jun 2001

The computer which controls the deployment of the Airbags may be incorrectly programmed. The Airbags may inadvertently deploy.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and change the computer which controls the deployment of the Airbags.

17 vehicles