Renault 19 Recall R/1994/034: Chafing Of Fog Lamp Wiring Loom, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Feb 1995
- Launched
- 1,284
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/034
- DVSA reference
Renault recalled 19 vehicles built between 1 May 1991 and 30 June 1992. The left hand fog light wiring loom may chafe in the area of the towing eye. The dealer will check the condition of the loom adjacent to the towing eye. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The left hand fog light wiring loom may chafe in the area of the towing eye. This could cause a short circuit with possible risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CHAFING OF FOG LAMP WIRING LOOM Defect: The left hand fog light wiring loom may chafe in the area of the towing eye. This could cause a short circuit with possible risk of fire. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and check the condition of the loom adjacent to the towing eye. Where contact damage has occurred this will be repaired and in all cases the wiring loom will be protected by the addition of a foam rubber block
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a short circuit with possible risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will check the condition of the loom adjacent to the towing eye.
Are You Affected?
19 built between 1 May 1991 and 30 June 1992 may be included. Renault estimates 1,284 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/1994/034. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191) bonnet catch mechanism may loosen. 2) seat belt pre-tensioners may be faulty | Urgent | R/1994/008 | |
| 19Possible cracking of front suspension upper mounting | Book soon | R/1993/015 | |
| MasterPossible abrasion wear of the fuel supply pipe | Urgent | R/2024/295 | |
| Master E-TechOn affected vehicles there is a possible short circuit in the traction battery which may generate a fire hazard | Urgent | R/2024/007 | |
| ArkanaOver heating of an internal component in the electric power steering | Urgent | R/2022/045 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/1994/008 on 18 Apr 1994, for 1) bonnet catch mechanism may loosen. 2) seat belt pre-tensioners may be faulty. The one launched after it was R/1995/015 on 23 Mar 1995, for possible fire risk. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/034, launched 13 February 1995. 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.