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RENAULT Twingo II Recall

Drivers seat may not lock safely

RENAULT Twingo II recall Oct 2009

RENAULT announced a problem with the Twingo II affecting a total of 663 vehicles.

It has been identified that the driver's seat may suffer permanent or intermittent non-locking on it's runners. This can occur when the vehicle is stationary or when being driven.. Vehicles built from 9/1/2008 to 2/28/2009 are at risk.

Recalled vehicles will have a latch fitted to the seat's locking device.

How to check your car's VIN number - vehicle identification number

If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should find your nearest RENAULT dealer who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.

Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).

Other RENAULT Recalls (Sorted by Model Name)

Clio - Passenger air bag security - Dec 2001

Clio - Accelerator cable concern. - Aug 2001

CLIO II - Possible breakage of front suspension arm. - Aug 2003

CLIO III & MODUS - Stop light failure - Apr 2007

CLIO III, MEGANE II - Gearbox may malfunction - Oct 2006

CLIO V6 - LAGUNA II V6 - AVANTIME V6 - Actual engine speed can differ from speed requested by the driver - Nov 2004

ESPACE - Potential of an odour and smoke emission from the dashboard - Apr 2005

Espace - Possible loss of spare wheel - Sep 2002

ESPACE - Possible unscheduled deployment of air bag - Jul 2002

ESPACE - Side air bag concern - Jul 2002

Espace - Possibility of loss of efficiency in braking system. - Feb 2001

ESPACE IV - Potential lack of handbrake efficiency - Jul 2003

Espace IV - Petrol Version - Possibility of emission from the dashboard vents into the cabin - Feb 2004

Espace- Diesal Version - Potential emission of smoke from dashboard vent into the cabin - Feb 2004

Grand Modus - Rear bench seat may jam - Apr 2010

Kangoo - Seatbelt may fail - Jan 2012

Kangoo - Unintentional deployment of air bags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners - Jan 2001

Kangoo - Unintentional deployment of air bags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners - Jan 2001

Kangoo II - Braking efficiency may be affected - Jun 2010

Koleos - Steering control may be lost - Nov 2009

Laguna - Seat belt may not perform correctly - Apr 2010

Laguna II - Fuel leak / emergency brake assist concern. - Mar 2002

Laguna II - Engine speed control concerns - Mar 2002

Laguna II - Engine may cut out - Mar 2002

LAGUNA II 1.6 16V (K4M) - Possible unintended acceleration - Sep 2003

LAGUNA II 1.8 16V (F4P) & 2.0 16V (F4R) - Possible unintended acceleration - Sep 2003

LAGUNA II fitted with F4P engine - Vehicle surge - Nov 2002

Laguna II Sports Tourer - Towing ball mounting may crack - Sep 2001

Master - Rear axle may fail - Nov 2010

Master - Front seat may fail - Oct 2010

MASTER - Handbrake may fail - Aug 2006

MASTER - Risk of stalling - Jul 2002

MASTER - Spare wheel may become detached - Jul 2011

MASTER II - Steering wheel mounting may not conform - Sep 2004

Master II and Master Cab - Drivers seat may detach - Dec 2009

Master III - Rear wheel bearing may shear - Aug 2011

Megane & Scenic - Possible loss of brake power assistance - Feb 2002

Megane and Scenic (fitted with F9Q 732/740 engines and dCi engines) - Potential fuel leaks - Dec 2001

MEGANE COUPE - Front seats may not lock into position - Oct 2006

Megane Coupe & Cabriolet - Possible fuel leakage - Aug 2001

Megane Coupe & Cabriolet - Engine may cut out - Aug 2001

Megane Coupe and Cabriolet 2.0 - Overheating of ignition wiring connectors - Aug 2001

Megane II - Brake servo may fail - Jan 2003

MEGANE II RENAULT SPORT - Flexible front brake lines may be located too close to the front brake disks. - Nov 2004

MEGANE II AND SCENIC II - Brakes may fail - Jun 2006

Megane II RS - No isofix mounting rings at rear of vehicle - Feb 2008

Megane Renault Sport - Cracked wheel hub** - Jan 2011

Megane, Scenic & Clio 2 - Engine hesitation and idling concern - Feb 2002

MODUS - Front head restraint may not retain its position in the event of an impact. - Oct 2007

Modus - Steering column assembly - May 2005

MODUS (WITH D.P.O AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND 1.6 - 16 v ENGINE - Gearbox may disengage from the park position - Jan 2006

RENAULT 21 - Risk of fire - Feb 2007

Renault Megane Coupe - Possible engine hesitation. - Aug 2001

SCENIC - Seat belt stalk may detach - May 2006

Scenic 4x4 - Front stabiliser bar brackets concern - Jan 2002

Scenic II - Unexpected application of parking brake - Jun 2010

SCENIC II & KANGOO II - Possible loss of power assistance to the steering - Oct 2009

SCENIC II AND MEGANE II SALOON - Front seats may not lock into position - Oct 2006

TRAFIC - Inadequate airbag triggering in the event of a side impact - Apr 2008

Trafic II - Handbrake may fail - Dec 2010

TRAFIC II - The rear outboard seat belts may become ineffective - Oct 2009

Trafic II - Parking brake may fail - Nov 2008

TRAFIC II - Dashboard wiring my short circuit - Oct 2007

TRAFIC II - Engine may seize - Apr 2007

Trafic II - Potential loss of brakes - Nov 2002

Trafic II - Risk of tyre failure - Nov 2009

TRAFIC II (PHASE II) - Front passenger seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in an impact - Jul 2007

Twingo and Kangoo - Door security concern - Jan 2002

Twingo II - Drivers seat may not lock safely - Oct 2009

TWINGO, KANGOO& CLIO 2 - Possible loss of brake servo assistance - Dec 2002