Renault Espace Recall R/1992/007: Locking Of Front Seat Pivot Mechanism, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 24 Jan 1992
- Launched
- 644
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1992/007
- DVSA reference
Renault recalled Espace vehicles built between 1 January 1991 and 31 December 1991. The front seat pivoting mechanism may not operate correctly. The dealer will replacement of the seat pivot flange and the fitment of an additional ring washer on both front seats. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seat pivoting mechanism may not operate correctly. This may lead to imprecise locking of the front seats which under certain driving conditions may have safety implications if the driving seat is not retained in the normal driving mo.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOCKING OF FRONT SEAT PIVOT MECHANISM Defect: The front seat pivoting mechanism may not operate correctly. This may lead to imprecise locking of the front seats which under certain driving conditions may have safety implications if the driving seat is not retained in the normal driving mo Remedy: Recall affected vehicles for replacement of the seat pivot flange and the fitment of an additional ring washer on both front seats.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to imprecise locking of the front seats which under certain driving conditions may have safety implications if the driving seat is not retained in the normal driving mo.
The Fix
The dealer will replacement of the seat pivot flange and the fitment of an additional ring washer on both front seats.
Are You Affected?
Espace built between 1 January 1991 and 31 December 1991 may be included. Renault estimates 644 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Renault, 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 Renault.
- Book with any franchised Renault dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1992/007. See how to get a Renault 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EspacePotential of an odour and smoke emission from the dashboard | Urgent | R/2005/031 | |
| EspacePotential emission of smoke from dashboard vent into the cabin | Urgent | R/2004/021 | |
| EspacePossibility of emission from the dashboard vents into the cabin | Urgent | R/2004/020 | |
| EspacePotential lack of handbrake efficiency | Low | R/2003/085 | |
| EspacePossible loss of spare wheel | Book soon | R/2002/115 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1993/015 on 23 Apr 1993, for possible cracking of front suspension upper mounting. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 1992.
Source: DVSA recall R/1992/007, launched 24 January 1992. 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.