Dacia Duster, Logan II MCA, Sandero II Recall R/2020/307: Risk Of The Key Jamming In The Start Position Causing Potential Damge To The Starter Motor, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Nov 2020
- Launched
- 2,611
- vehicles in the UK
- 0DCB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Dacia recalled Duster, Logan II MCA, Sandero II vehicles built between 1 September 2017 and 19 October 2018. There is a possible risk of the ignition switch not disengaging correctly after starting the vehicle resulting in the key jamming in the start position. The dealer will replace the ignition switch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a possible risk of the ignition switch not disengaging correctly after starting the vehicle resulting in the key jamming in the start position. In rare circumstances this may cause a thermal incident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF THE KEY JAMMING IN THE START POSITION CAUSING POTENTIAL DAMGE TO THE STARTER MOTOR. Defect: There is a possible risk of the ignition switch not disengaging correctly after starting the vehicle resulting in the key jamming in the start position. In rare circumstances this may cause a thermal incident. Remedy: Replacement of the ignition switch.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the key jamming in the start position.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the ignition switch.
Are You Affected?
Duster, Logan II MCA, Sandero II built between 1 September 2017 and 19 October 2018 may be included. Dacia estimates 2,611 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 0DCB or the DVSA reference R/2020/307. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| DusterAs a preventive measure the technical operation consists of checking the number of the left curtain airbag and if necessary of replacing the one sought identified as non-compliant | Urgent | R/2024/031 | |
| DusterOn the affected vehicle the LPG tank may have been welded incorrectly | Low | R/2023/287 | |
| DusterIncorrect wiring in horn system can cause one or more safety faults | Urgent | R/2017/255 | |
| SanderoThe contact between the positive battery terminal and the alternator could cause an electrical short circuit | Urgent | R/2020/006 |
This is one of 18 Dacia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Dacia recall launched before it was R/2020/006 on 21 Jan 2020, for the contact between the positive battery terminal and the alternator could cause an…. The one launched after it was R/2020/353 on 8 Dec 2020, for a wrong brake plate may have been fitted which could affect the ESP and vehicle control. You can also see every Dacia recall, the Dacia Duster recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/307, launched 3 November 2020. 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.