Renault 19 Recall R/1993/015: Possible Cracking Of Front Suspension Upper Mounting, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 23 Apr 1993
- Launched
- 4,247
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1993/015
- DVSA reference
Renault recalled 19 vehicles. The front suspension upper mounting plate cups may crack. The dealer will replacement of the front suspension upper mounting plates with examples incorporating an alternative metal specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front suspension upper mounting plate cups may crack. Under certain conditions this could affect vehicle handling.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE CRACKING OF FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER MOUNTING Defect: The front suspension upper mounting plate cups may crack. Under certain conditions this could affect vehicle handling. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the front suspension upper mounting plates with examples incorporating an alternative metal specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible cracking of front suspension upper mounting.
The Fix
The dealer will replacement of the front suspension upper mounting plates with examples incorporating an alternative metal specification.
Are You Affected?
19 may be included. Renault estimates 4,247 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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/1993/015. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19Chafing of fog lamp wiring loom | Urgent | R/1994/034 | |
| 191) bonnet catch mechanism may loosen. 2) seat belt pre-tensioners may be faulty | Urgent | R/1994/008 | |
| ClioFront lower arm Bolts | Book soon | R/2026/096 | |
| Master IIIPossible insufficient clamping of the right rear | Book soon | R/2019/291 | |
| TwingoRisk of degradation to the front left sub axle carrier | Book soon | R/2017/313 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/1992/007 on 24 Jan 1992, for locking of front seat pivot mechanism. The one launched after it was R/1993/034 on 28 Jun 1993, for petrol smell in car. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 1993 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1993/015, launched 23 April 1993. 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.