Renault Twingo recall: Outer skin of rear spoiler and bonnet may detach
- What's wrong
- Operations 1) or 2) or operations 1) and 2) could be required: 1) The upper part of the bonnet (the bonnet skin) may detach from the rest of the bonnet due to poor adhesive being applied at the factory and deterioration over time. There would…
- What to do
- Contact a Renault dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and add re-enforcement to the spoiler and/or bonnet or both as required.
What’s wrong
Operations 1) or 2) or operations 1) and 2) could be required: 1) The upper part of the bonnet (the bonnet skin) may detach from the rest of the bonnet due to poor adhesive being applied at the factory and deterioration over time. There would be no obvious signs to the customer. 2) The outer part (skin) of the rear spoiler may detach from the vehicle and /or the pins on the glass tailgate. There would be no warning to the customer.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and add re-enforcement to the spoiler and/or bonnet or both as required.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twingo | 7 May 2014 | 6 Jul 2015 | 4,056 |
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 9 May 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.