Dacia Logan, Sandero Recall R/2016/007: Steering May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Feb 2016
- Launched
- 1,517
- vehicles in the UK
- 0C7T
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Dacia recalled Logan, Sandero vehicles built between 17 September 2015 and 4 December 2015. The drive rotor at the ball join on the steering rod may break due to excessive stress. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check steering rack type and if necessary replace. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The drive rotor at the ball join on the steering rod may break due to excessive stress.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING MAY FAIL Defect: On a small number of vehicles the drive rotor at the ball join on the steering rod may break due to excessive stress. Remedy: On affected vehicles check steering rack type and if necessary replace.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check steering rack type and if necessary replace.
Are You Affected?
Logan, Sandero built between 17 September 2015 and 4 December 2015 may be included. Dacia estimates 1,517 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Dacia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Dacia.
- Book with any franchised Dacia dealer, quoting the campaign code 0C7T or the DVSA reference R/2016/007. See how to get a Dacia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SanderoThe contact between the positive battery terminal and the alternator could cause an electrical short circuit | Urgent | R/2020/006 | |
| LoganIncorrect positioning of the lower steering column mounting bracket | Urgent | R/2019/109 | |
| Logan, SanderoDriver's airbag may not deploy correctly during an impact | Urgent | R/2018/371 | |
| Logan, SanderoRisk of fuel leak | Urgent | R/2018/144 | |
| LoganFront wheel hubs may crack | Book soon | R/2018/076 |
This is one of 18 Dacia recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/2016/304 on 20 Dec 2016, for drivers airbag may not deploy. You can also see every Dacia recall, the Dacia Sandero recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/007, launched 23 February 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.