Dacia Duster Recall R/2025/378: Risk Of Parking Brake Actuator Failing, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Sep 2025
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- 0EYA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Dacia recalled Duster vehicles built between 13 March 2024 and 26 February 2025. A concern involving the electric traction reducer parking brake mechanism actuator or gearbox engagement actuator within the transmission may result in the parking brake mechanism actuator no longer correctly positioning the locking pawl in the “P lock”. The dealer will replace the electric traction reducer parking brake mechanism actuator or gearbox Engagement Actuator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A concern involving the electric traction reducer parking brake mechanism actuator or gearbox engagement actuator within the transmission may result in the parking brake mechanism actuator no longer correctly positioning the locking pawl in the “P lock”.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Risk of parking brake actuator failing Defect: For certain vehicles a concern involving the electric traction reducer parking brake mechanism actuator or gearbox engagement actuator within the transmission may result in the parking brake mechanism actuator no longer correctly positioning the locking pawl in the “P lock”. Remedy: Replacement of the electric traction reducer parking brake mechanism actuator or gearbox Engagement Actuator.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the parking brake mechanism actuator no longer correctly positioning the locking pawl in the “P lock”.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the electric traction reducer parking brake mechanism actuator or gearbox Engagement Actuator.
Are You Affected?
Duster built between 13 March 2024 and 26 February 2025 may be included. Dacia estimates 6 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 0EYA or the DVSA reference R/2025/378. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Duster, Logan II MCA, Sandero IIRisk of the key jamming in the start position causing potential damge to the starter motor | Urgent | R/2020/307 | |
| DusterIncorrect wiring in horn system can cause one or more safety faults | Urgent | R/2017/255 | |
| Logan II MCVA wrong brake plate may have been fitted which could affect the ESP and vehicle control | Urgent | R/2020/353 |
This is one of 18 Dacia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Dacia recall launched before it was R/2025/001 on 6 Feb 2025, for rear stub axle carrier mounting bolts. The one launched after it was R/2025/490 on 17 Nov 2025, for a risk of loss of Steering. You can also see every Dacia recall, the Dacia Duster recall history, all recalls launched in 2025 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/378, launched 9 September 2025. 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.