Renault 5 Recall R/1994/080: Vehicle Pulls To The Left On Footbrake Application, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Apr 1995
- Launched
- 8,236
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/080
- DVSA reference
Renault recalled 5 vehicles built between 1 April 1993 and 30 June 1994. As a result of a quality problem in the manufacture of the front brake discs the vehicle may pull to the left when the footbrake is applied. The dealer will replace both front brake discs with quality assured examples. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As a result of a quality problem in the manufacture of the front brake discs the vehicle may pull to the left when the footbrake is applied.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT ON FOOTBRAKE APPLICATION Defect: As a result of a quality problem in the manufacture of the front brake discs the vehicle may pull to the left when the footbrake is applied. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace both front brake discs with quality assured examples.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle pulls to the left on footbrake application.
The Fix
The dealer will replace both front brake discs with quality assured examples.
Are You Affected?
5 built between 1 April 1993 and 30 June 1994 may be included. Renault estimates 8,236 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/1994/080. 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?.
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| TraficThe handbrake may not hold the vehicle in place | Urgent | R/2020/021 | |
| TraficPotential risk of failure to the secondary parking brake | Urgent | R/2019/141 | |
| Master IIIDiesel filter may detach from its holder | Urgent | R/2017/312 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/1995/015 on 23 Mar 1995, for possible fire risk. The one launched after it was R/1995/033 on 28 Jun 1995, for welding on front suspension locating lug. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/080, launched 7 April 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.