Renault 19 Recall R/1994/008: 1) Bonnet Catch Mechanism May Loosen. 2) Seat Belt Pre-tensioners May Be Faulty, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Apr 1994
- Launched
- 29,661
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/008
- DVSA reference
Renault recalled 19 vehicles built between 1 April 1992 and 31 March 1994. 1) Bonnet catch securing bolts may slacken in service allowing movement of the lock mechanism. The dealer will replace the bonnet catch fixing bolts with screws and lock nuts. 2. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
- Bonnet catch securing bolts may slacken in service allowing movement of the lock mechanism. This may result in the bonnet lifting. 2) Autoliv-Klippan seat belt pre-tensioners may be faulty.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 1) BONNET CATCH MECHANISM MAY LOOSEN. 2) SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS MAY BE FAULTY. Defect: 1) Bonnet catch securing bolts may slacken in service allowing movement of the lock mechanism. This may result in the bonnet lifting. 2) Autoliv-Klippan seat belt pre-tensioners may be faulty. Remedy: 1. Replace the bonnet catch fixing bolts with screws and lock nuts. 2. Substitute any Autoliv-Klippan pre-tensioners with TRW-REPA equipment.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the bonnet lifting.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the bonnet catch fixing bolts with screws and lock nuts. 2.
Are You Affected?
19 built between 1 April 1992 and 31 March 1994 may be included. Renault estimates 29,661 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/1994/008. 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 | |
| 19Possible cracking of front suspension upper mounting | Book soon | R/1993/015 | |
| Megane IVError in handbook for operation of window lock | Book soon | R/2026/103 | |
| KangooRear door top door strikers | Book soon | R/2025/254 | |
| KangooRear door hinges | Book soon | R/2025/032 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/1993/034 on 28 Jun 1993, for petrol smell in car. The one launched after it was R/1994/034 on 13 Feb 1995, for chafing of fog lamp wiring loom. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 1994 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/008, launched 18 April 1994. 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.