Dacia Duster recall: Incorrect wiring in horn system can cause one or more safety faults
- What's wrong
- The flange nut can seize on the thread of the studs in the fuse box which could mean the terminals do not have the correct torque and may be loose. Electrical cables connected to the fuse box might become loose and could cause arcing. This…
- What to do
- Contact a Dacia dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace all fuse box cable flange nuts to new correct type nuts and tighten to correct torque.
What’s wrong
The flange nut can seize on the thread of the studs in the fuse box which could mean the terminals do not have the correct torque and may be loose. Electrical cables connected to the fuse box might become loose and could cause arcing. This condition could cause for example the horn to stop working airbag/s to deploy in exceptional circumstances fire etc.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace all fuse box cable flange nuts to new correct type nuts and tighten to correct torque.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duster | 1 Feb 2017 | 31 May 2017 | 1,300 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 19 September 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.