Renault Trafic recall: Steering may be adversely affected
- What's wrong
- The customer may experience vibrations or noise from the steering wheel due to cracks starting in the steering wheel hub. If not rectified in the worst case over time the steering wheel could break and affect the directional control of the vehicle.
- What to do
- Contact a Renault dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check of the manufacturing date of the steering wheel hub. The steering wheel hub will be replaced it if the…
What’s wrong
The customer may experience vibrations or noise from the steering wheel due to cracks starting in the steering wheel hub. If not rectified in the worst case over time the steering wheel could break and affect the directional control of the vehicle.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check of the manufacturing date of the steering wheel hub. The steering wheel hub will be replaced it if the date is inside the identified period.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafic | 10 Dec 2012 | 20 Jan 2013 | 847 |
| Trafic | 24 Sep 2012 | 4 Nov 2012 | 847 |
| Trafic | 12 Apr 2013 | 26 May 2013 | 847 |
| Trafic | 6 Nov 2013 | 15 Dec 2013 | 847 |
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 8 November 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.