Renault Espace Recall R/1995/015: Possible Fire Risk, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Mar 1995
- Launched
- 3,213
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1995/015
- DVSA reference
Renault recalled Espace vehicles built between 1 September 1992 and 30 September 1994. Under certain circumstances the fuel filter outlet pipe union may contact the heating element fitted to the fuel filter body. The recall notice describes the fix as: the inclusion of a fuse link in the fuel filter heating element circuit and the fitment of a clip to ensure that the filter outlet pipe union is held clear of the element body. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain circumstances the fuel filter outlet pipe union may contact the heating element fitted to the fuel filter body. This will result in a short circuit with possible fire risk.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FIRE RISK Defect: Under certain circumstances the fuel filter outlet pipe union may contact the heating element fitted to the fuel filter body. This will result in a short circuit with possible fire risk. Remedy: Recall the subject vehicles for the inclusion of a fuse link in the fuel filter heating element circuit and the fitment of a clip to ensure that the filter outlet pipe union is held clear of the element body.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a short circuit with possible fire risk.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the inclusion of a fuse link in the fuel filter heating element circuit and the fitment of a clip to ensure that the filter outlet pipe union is held clear of the element body.
Are You Affected?
Espace built between 1 September 1992 and 30 September 1994 may be included. Renault estimates 3,213 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/1995/015. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EspacePotential of an odour and smoke emission from the dashboard | Urgent | R/2005/031 | |
| EspacePotential emission of smoke from dashboard vent into the cabin | Urgent | R/2004/021 | |
| EspacePossibility of emission from the dashboard vents into the cabin | Urgent | R/2004/020 | |
| EspacePotential lack of handbrake efficiency | Low | R/2003/085 | |
| EspacePossible loss of spare wheel | Book soon | R/2002/115 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/1994/034 on 13 Feb 1995, for chafing of fog lamp wiring loom. The one launched after it was R/1994/080 on 7 Apr 1995, for vehicle pulls to the left on footbrake application. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 1995 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1995/015, launched 23 March 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.