Dacia Duster Recall R/2017/255: Incorrect Wiring In Horn System Can Cause One Or More Safety Faults, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

19 Sep 2017

Launched

1,300

vehicles in the UK

0CM7

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Dacia recalled Duster vehicles built between 1 February 2017 and 31 May 2017. The flange nut can seize on the thread of the studs in the fuse box which could mean the terminals do not have the correct torque and may be loose. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace all fuse box cable flange nuts to new correct type nuts and tighten to correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

The flange nut can seize on the thread of the studs in the fuse box which could mean the terminals do not have the correct torque and may be loose. Electrical cables connected to the fuse box might become loose and could cause arcing. This condition could cause for example the horn to stop working airbag/s to deploy in exceptional circumstances fire etc.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: INCORRECT WIRING IN HORN SYSTEM CAN CAUSE ONE OR MORE SAFETY FAULTS Defect: The flange nut can seize on the thread of the studs in the fuse box which could mean the terminals do not have the correct torque and may be loose. Electrical cables connected to the fuse box might become loose and could cause arcing. This condition could cause for example the horn to stop working airbag/s to deploy in exceptional circumstances fire etc. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace all fuse box cable flange nuts to new correct type nuts and tighten to correct torque.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause oNE OR MORE SAFETY FAULTS.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace all fuse box cable flange nuts to new correct type nuts and tighten to correct torque.

Are You Affected?

Duster built between 1 February 2017 and 31 May 2017 may be included. Dacia estimates 1,300 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Dacia.
2. Book with any franchised Dacia dealer, quoting the campaign code 0CM7 or the DVSA reference R/2017/255. See how to get a Dacia recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 18 Dacia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Dacia recall launched before it was R/2016/304 on 20 Dec 2016, for drivers airbag may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2018/076 on 20 Mar 2018, for front wheel hubs may crack. You can also see every Dacia recall, the Dacia Duster recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2017/255, launched 19 September 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.