Renault Austral recall: Automatic Front Seat “Easy Access” Function
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- When the easy access function is used on the front seats they may move and come in to contact with someone in the rear passenger seat possibility causing injury.
- What to do
- Contact a Renault dealer to book the free repair. As a preventive measure the remedy consists of updating the configuration files of the front seats' computers.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
When the easy access function is used on the front seats they may move and come in to contact with someone in the rear passenger seat possibility causing injury.
The fix
As a preventive measure the remedy consists of updating the configuration files of the front seats' computers.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austral | 12 Apr 2022 | 28 Nov 2023 | 3,620 |
| Austral | 12 Apr 2022 | 28 Nov 2023 | – |
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 14 February 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.