Renault Megane recall: Child lock may deactivate
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The rear door child locks may deactivate when a door is slammed. There will be no warning that the child lock has gone from active to inactive.
- What to do
- Contact a Renault dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the door child locks are to specification. If they are not they are to be replaced with ones that…
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The rear door child locks may deactivate when a door is slammed. There will be no warning that the child lock has gone from active to inactive.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the door child locks are to specification. If they are not they are to be replaced with ones that are to specification.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megane | 20 May 2016 | 18 Jul 2016 | 2,415 |
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 4 April 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.