Renault Kangoo recall: Bench seat may move forward without warning
- What's wrong
- The beach seat base mounting screws may break when the bench is repeatedly repositioned to allow a flat load area. Should this happen a noise will be heard from the bench. In exceptional cases if the screw has broken this may cause a loss of…
- What to do
- Contact a Renault dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the vehicle. A metal insert will be fitted between the seatback folding pivot and the mounting screw (left and…
What’s wrong
The beach seat base mounting screws may break when the bench is repeatedly repositioned to allow a flat load area. Should this happen a noise will be heard from the bench. In exceptional cases if the screw has broken this may cause a loss of protection during an impact.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the vehicle. A metal insert will be fitted between the seatback folding pivot and the mounting screw (left and right). Additionally the mounting screws (left and right) will also be replaced.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kangoo | 1 Sep 2009 | 30 Sep 2014 | 194 |
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 22 April 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.