Renault Clio Recall R/1993/034: Petrol Smell In Car, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Jun 1993
- Launched
- 579
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1993/034
- DVSA reference
Renault recalled Clio vehicles built between 1 March 1991 and 31 December 1991. Incorrect positioning and/or tightening of the fuel pipe clips on the injection bar may cause petrol fumes or smell in the passenger compartment. The dealer will inspection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect positioning and/or tightening of the fuel pipe clips on the injection bar may cause petrol fumes or smell in the passenger compartment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PETROL SMELL IN CAR Defect: Incorrect positioning and/or tightening of the fuel pipe clips on the injection bar may cause petrol fumes or smell in the passenger compartment. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for inspection. Where the subject pipes have been incorrectly positioned and/or tightened the pipes will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause petrol fumes or smell in the passenger compartment.
The Fix
The dealer will inspection.
Are You Affected?
Clio built between 1 March 1991 and 31 December 1991 may be included. Renault estimates 579 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/1993/034. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClioFront lower arm Bolts | Book soon | R/2026/096 | |
| ClioWipers may not perform as intended | Book soon | R/2016/192 | |
| ClioRear wheel may detach | Book soon | R/2016/281 | |
| ClioRear spoiler may detach | Low | R/2016/015 | |
| ClioWheel may detached | Book soon | R/2016/010 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/1993/015 on 23 Apr 1993, for possible cracking of front suspension upper mounting. The one launched after it was R/1994/008 on 18 Apr 1994, for 1) bonnet catch mechanism may loosen. 2) seat belt pre-tensioners may be faulty. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 1993 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1993/034, launched 28 June 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.