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Renault Clio Recalls

There are currently 18 safety recalls out on the Renault Clio. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    07/03/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/192
    VIN start:
    VF15R0G0H48492270
    VIN end:
    VF15RTL0E53243841
    Car Build Date:
    01/11/2012 - 31/07/2015
    Concern:
    Wipers May Not Perform As Intended
    Defect:
    In sub-zero weather conditions the front windscreen blades arms may become frozen to the screen. In extreme circumstances when the wipers are activated the wiper arm linkage may weaken detach or bend. Should the linkage break or bend the wipers will not clear the screen effectively.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the wiper linkage with a more robustly designed linkage.
  • Announcement date:
    13/12/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/281
    VIN start:
    VF15R0J0A54952888
    VIN end:
    VF15RKJ0A55108561
    Car Build Date:
    01/02/2016 - 17/02/2016
    Concern:
    Rear Wheel May Detach
    Defect:
    One of the rear axle bolts retaining the stub axle carrier on the left and/or right side may not have been correctly tightened.This could allow the stub axle to separate from it's mounting.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles check bolt tightness. If necessary or if bolt(s) is/are missing replace the axle assembly.
  • Announcement date:
    14/02/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/015
    VIN start:
    VF15R40SE48422329
    VIN end:
    VF15RBU0D54014999
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/2013 - 31/12/2015
    Concern:
    Rear Spoiler May Detach
    Defect:
    The rear spoiler may detach at high speed due to high variance in temperature change. This is a result of a non-conformity with the production process.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected for inspection and where necessary rebonding.
  • Announcement date:
    14/02/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/010
    VIN start:
    VF15R0G0H52942489
    VIN end:
    VF15RTL0E53233430
    Car Build Date:
    01/04/2015 - 30/11/2015
    Concern:
    Wheel May Detached
    Defect:
    The wheel retaining nuts may not have been tightened top the correct specification during assembly.
    Remedy:
    Recall affected vehicles; Check and if necessary tighten wheel nuts to correct specification.
  • Announcement date:
    16/07/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2015/136
    VIN start:
    VF15R0G0H48493284
    VIN end:
    VF15R0G0H51491595
    Car Build Date:
    05/03/2013 - 02/04/2015
    Concern:
    Reduction In Braking Performance
    Defect:
    It is possible that the front wheel liners have been incorrectly positioned giving potential for them to rub against the front brake hoses. This in turn could in rare circumstances cause increased brake pedal travel and affect the braking efficiency of the vehicle. This issue may be highlighted by a warning message "Braking system fault" and a warning light on the dashboard.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the front wheel arch liners and brake hoses. If they are found to be incorrectly positioned they will be replaced free of charge.
  • Announcement date:
    13/04/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2015/053
    VIN start:
    VF15R4M0E48737869
    VIN end:
    VF15R4M0E50845888
    Car Build Date:
    01/04/2013 - 30/04/2014
    Concern:
    Fuel May Leak
    Defect:
    A fuel leak could occur at the fuel pressure sensor to injector rail seal due to a non conformance of production methods. If the leak occurs a smell will be noticed by the occupants of the vehicle.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and re-tighten the fuel pressure sensor to a specified higher torque value.
  • Announcement date:
    21/08/2014
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/086
    VIN start:
    VF15R0G0H48492270
    VIN end:
    VF15RRL0H50410744
    Car Build Date:
    22/11/2012 - 24/07/2014
    Concern:
    Braking Efficiency May Be Reduced
    Defect:
    The protectors for the front brake hoses may have been fitted incorrectly which could in the worst case scenario lead to a reduction in braking efficiency. If there is leakage of brake fluid the warning lamp will illuminate and more effort will have to be applied to the brakes to stop in good time. Additionally there is a possibility that brake fluid may leak from the rear brake cylinders with the same effects as above.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the front brake hoses and protectors. Where necessary reposition or replace the protectors and brake hoses. Replace the fixing dome caps that retain the rear brake shoes to the back plate.
  • Announcement date:
    12/03/2013
    Recalls number:
    R/2013/033
    VIN start:
    VF1KRCSOH47707474
    VIN end:
    VF1KRCSOH47754630
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    Potential Loss Of Control
    Defect:
    As a result of certain front suspension mounting bolts being over tightened at the factory the front suspension could fail and loss of vehicle control could occur.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front struts and mounting bolts.
  • Announcement date:
    01/09/2011
    Recalls number:
    R/2011/118
    Car Build Date:
    17/09/2010 - 30/11/2010
    Concern:
    Valve Cotter Fault Could Lead To Destruction Of The Engine
    Defect:
    Possibility that the nonconformance of the valve cotter could lead to the destruction of the engine.
    Remedy:
    Replace the cotters on relevant engines
  • Announcement date:
    13/04/2007
    Recalls number:
    R/2007/044
    Car Build Date:
    13/12/2005 - 08/02/2006
    Concern:
    Stop Light Failure
    Defect:
    Under particular circumstances of use the potential exists for the stop light switch to melt due to overheating of the grease in the circuit switches with the potential for coking of the contacts. This can result in failure of the stop lights and overheating at the pedal floor or smoke in the passenger compartment.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the stop light switch replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    24/10/2006
    Recalls number:
    R/2006/176
    Car Build Date:
    07/03/2006 - 29/05/2006
    Concern:
    Gearbox May Malfunction
    Defect:
    Possible malfunction of the gearbox control causing: 1. Gearbox switching to manual mode without driver intervention; 2. gearbox changing to 3rd gear without driver intervention; 3.incorrect display of lever position on the instrument panel; 4. "Auto gearbox" warning light illuminates.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the automatic transmission computer.
  • Announcement date:
    30/11/2004
    Recalls number:
    R/2004/204
    Car Build Date:
    01/09/2002 - 22/06/2004
    Concern:
    Actual Engine Speed Can Differ From Speed Requested By The Driver
    Defect:
    In certain cases the risk exists that there may be a faulty contact between the accelerator pedal sensor and the injection computer. In such cases the SERV warning light will illuminate on the dashboard.The situation remains under control by simply by applying the brake pedal.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will undergo preventive reprogramming of the injection computer
  • Announcement date:
    11/08/2003
    Recalls number:
    R/2003/097
    Car Build Date:
    07/10/2002 - 09/10/2002
    Concern:
    Possible Breakage Of Front Suspension Arm.
    Defect:
    Due to a manufacturing defect there is a potential risk of the front right or left suspension arm breaking if subjected to an impact.
    Remedy:
    Check the manufacturing markings on the suspension arms and replace where found necessary.
  • Announcement date:
    02/12/2002
    Recalls number:
    R/2002/156
    Car Build Date:
    16/04/2002 - 27/06/2002
    Concern:
    Possible Loss Of Brake Servo Assistance
    Defect:
    There is a risk of a loss of brake servo assistance due to the incorrect positioning of the air pressure sensor in the inlet manifold.
    Remedy:
    Check the position of the air pressure sensor and correct where necessary.
  • Announcement date:
    15/02/2002
    Recalls number:
    R/2001/159
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1970 - 01/01/1970
    Concern:
    Engine Hesitation And Idling Concern
    Defect:
    Vehicles fitted with 1.4 16v engines and having the MGI motorised throttle housing and Sirius 34 injection computer may have engine hesitation and idling speed instability. This due to incorrect locking of the connector to the throttle housing causing instability in the operation of the injection system.
    Remedy:
    Rectified by replacing the motorised throttle housing connector.
  • Announcement date:
    07/12/2001
    Recalls number:
    R/2001/137
    VIN start:
    To be advised
    Car Build Date:
    27/07/2000 - 29/07/2000
    Concern:
    Passenger Air Bag Security
    Defect:
    There is a possibility that one of the four securing bolts may be missing which could cause incorrect deployment of the air bag during operation.
    Remedy:
    Recall affected vehicles and replace any missing air bag securing bolts.
  • Announcement date:
    24/08/2001
    Recalls number:
    R/2001/084
    VIN start:
    Various
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/1998 - 28/12/1999
    Concern:
    Accelerator Cable Concern.
    Defect:
    The accelerator cable may break and cause a sudden loss of engine power.
    Remedy:
    Recall affected vehicles and fit a modified accelerator cable.
  • Announcement date:
    28/06/1993
    Recalls number:
    R/1993/034
    VIN start:
    C57 5 F 000001 to 015939
    Car Build Date:
    01/03/1991 - 31/12/1991
    Concern:
    Petrol Smell In Car
    Defect:
    Incorrect positioning and/or tightening of the fuel pipe clips on the injection bar may cause petrol fumes or smell in the passenger compartment.
    Remedy:
    Recall the affected vehicles for inspection. Where the subject pipes have been incorrectly positioned and/or tightened the pipes will be replaced.
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